top of page

Survivor, DIC, & Death Benefits

Survivor Resources
Spouse, Children, Parents

The organizations listed are not affiliated with or employed by Veteran Warriors. Veteran Warriors is not responsible for any actions, inactions, or contact with any party listed. Those listed here are done so only as referrals. Veteran Warriors receives no compensation for these referrals.

Disclaimer:

Veteran Warriors does not provide or imply any warranty or guarantee of assistance or service by any organization listed herein. Veteran Warriors is not affiliated and does not receive compensation from any company listed. We have verified the legal standing of each company listed but can in no way validate any claims they make as to performance. Any use of any organization listed is done so at your own risk. As with any legal or financial decision, we strongly recommend you do your own research on any organization you select and be aware of all laws governing their work. Veteran Warriors will in no way compensate or reimburse any member for any losses due to these referrals. 

rs=w_1095,h_1095,cg_true (4).webp

Surviving Spouse Resources

rs=w_1068,h_1068,cg_true.webp

Surviving Children Resources

rs=w_365,h_365,cg_true (5).webp

Surviving Parents

Survivor Education Resources
Survivor Greif Resources

rs=w_577,h_434,cg_true.webp

Surviving Dependent Educational Resources

  • Fry Scholarships are offered to qualifying children and spouses of service members who died in the line of duty after Sept. 10, 2001. This scholarship covers tuition, housing costs, books, and supplies for a maximum 36 months of benefits. This particular benefit is very detailed in terms of eligibility including marital status and age. Dependent children are eligible once they turn 18 unless the dependent has graduated high school.
     

  • Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance is a VA program that provides 45 months of education benefits and on-the-job training for eligible dependents of veterans with VA ratings of permanently and totally disabled due to a service-related condition. The program is also open to eligible dependents of veterans who died while on active duty or as a result of a VA-rated condition caused by or associated with military service.
     

  • Many states have education benefits for eligible dependents of Veterans, in addition to the federal VA programs listed above. Eligibility differs, some programs are based on years of service, some on disability rating, and some are more general. It is definitely worth looking into your state-sponsored programs, as in some cases tuition, fees, and textbooks are completely covered at state schools.