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Support for the people who serve alongside the veteran — survivor compensation and pensions, spouse scholarships and careers, caregiver programs, and help for families of the fallen.
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Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP)
Spouse jobs
Employers committed to recruiting and hiring military spouses.
MyCAA
Spouse tuition assistance
Up to $4,000 in tuition help for eligible spouses pursuing licenses or credentials.
TAPS — Survivors
Grief & survivor support
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors — 24/7 care for families grieving a military death.
VA Caregiver Support
For family caregivers
Programs, a support line, and a stipend for family caregivers of veterans.
Blue Star Families
Community & programs
Connection, support, and programs for military and veteran families.
National Military Family Association
Advocacy & scholarships
Spouse scholarships, camps for military kids, and family advocacy.
Fisher House Foundation
Free lodging near hospitals
Free 'home away from home' lodging for military and veteran families while a loved one is hospitalized.
VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation (DIC)
Survivor monthly compensation
Tax-free monthly VA payment for surviving spouses, children, or parents of service members who died in the line of duty or veterans who died from a service-connected condition. Explains eligibility, required evidence, and how to apply.
VA Survivors Pension
Wartime survivor needs-based pension
Monthly needs-based payment for qualified surviving spouses and unmarried dependent children of wartime veterans who meet income and net-worth limits set by Congress. A separate benefit from DIC.
Travis Manion Foundation
Leadership & survivor programs
Runs leadership and character programs for veterans and families of the fallen, including the 7-month Spartan Leadership Program, Character Does Matter youth mentoring, and Survivor Expeditions. Acquired The Mission Continues in September 2025, making it one of the largest veteran service organizations in the country.
Think GREAT Foundation
Prior Lake MN · military spouse scholarships
Minnesota-based 501(c)(3) awarding educational scholarships to military spouses pursuing degrees and career training. Applications run through an online portal on their site; they also host the annual Home Front Heroes Gala.
Folds of Honor
Scholarships for military families
Awards educational scholarships, K-12 through post-graduate, to spouses and children of fallen or disabled service members and first responders. Over 73,000 scholarships awarded since 2007; applications open February 1 to March 31 each year.
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