In Honor of Their Sacrifice
Gold Star
Families
Resources for families who have lost a servicemember: survivor benefits, housing, education, grief support, and the community you deserve.
If you are in crisis, TAPS is available 24/7: 800-959-TAPS (8277). You are not alone.
Survivor Benefits
Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP)Monthly annuity for surviving spouses of retired servicemembers
VisitDependency & Indemnity Compensation (DIC)VA monthly benefit for surviving spouses, children, and parents
VisitVA Survivors & Dependents Education (Ch. 35)Education benefits for surviving spouses and dependents
VisitFry ScholarshipPost-9/11 GI Bill-level benefits for children of servicemembers who died in the line of duty
VisitHousing & Property
Property Tax Exemptions for Surviving SpousesMany states extend the veteran's full property tax exemption to surviving spouses
OpenVA Home Loan for Surviving SpousesSurviving spouses of veterans who died in service or from service-connected disability may be eligible for a VA loan
OpenFind a Compassionate AgentConnect with a veteran or military spouse agent who understands your situation
OpenSupport & Community
Gold Star Wives of AmericaBenefits assistance, community, and legislative advocacy for surviving spouses
VisitTAPS, Tragedy Assistance Program24/7 grief support and peer mentoring for Gold Star families. Call 800-959-TAPS.
VisitNational Military Family AssociationAdvocacy and support resources for all military families
VisitGold Star Family RegistryConnect with other Gold Star families
VisitBenefits & Legal Rights
Benefits by State, Surviving SpouseFilter by Surviving Spouse to see applicable exemptions in each state
OpenSocial Security Survivors BenefitsMonthly benefits for surviving spouses and children of workers who paid Social Security taxes
VisitVA Survivors Benefits SummaryComplete overview of VA benefits available to surviving family members
VisitHousing Assistance
Our agents understand the unique circumstances of Gold Star families. Free to connect, no pressure.