USER GROUP INSTRUCTIONS USING “YALE SPONSORSHIP”

 Please log into using the address you provided to your Yale host.  Click the “Request a new password” link and OFB will you a temporary password.

 Answer the trip purpose question

 Book your trip as you normally would.  You will be required (per TSA ruling) to provide your gender, date of birth, and a contact phone number. Your name must match what appears on your government issued ID. If it does not, please contact the travel office to have it changed prior to making your  You may add your frequent flier number, select your seats, and set up your flight status alerts.

 The amount of your Yale Sponsorship will be shown, along with any additional collection that might be due from you.

 If you exceed the sponsored amount, you will be required to add your credit card information, including the billing address and phone number, to pay for any overage.

 If you require assistance, you may contact an OFB travel agent at You will be prompted to provide the name and phone number in your account. Since you are part of a “User Group” the account will be in your own name. (Not the name of the event you are attending)  Note: Amtrak reservations are usually the least expensive option from NYC, Boston, MA, Washington, DC or Baltimore, MD. Please check the “Rail” tab on OFB if you’d like to make Amtrak reservation.