Federal Resources
The Stars of Valor Fellowships Program offers unique opportunities for veterans, active-duty military spouses, and Gold Star families to work in the United States Senate. This program aims to support these individuals during transitional periods, which can often be challenging. The Department of Veterans Affairs, along with the Departments of Education, Labor, and Housing and Urban Development (HUD), all have programs designed specifically to meet the needs of servicemembers, veterans, and their families and survivors. Click the tabs below to learn more about these agencies and access their websites.
Veterans Affairs
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care network in the United States, with health care facilities serving 9 million enrolled veterans each year. The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) helps servicemembers transition out of military service, and assists veterans with education, home loans, life insurance and much more. The National Cemetery Administration provides burial and memorial benefits for veterans and their eligible family members, and maintains national cemeteries as national shrines, sacred to the honor and memory of those interred or memorialized there. The full complement of VA services can be found on their website at www.va.gov. For specific information on health care, benefits, or burial services, visit the agency homepages at:
Veterans Health Administration
Veterans Benefits Administration
National Cemetery Administration
Education and Employment
United States military veterans deserve the best education and job training available. Whether a veteran is looking to complete or earn a college degree, obtain career training, or find a job, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the Department of Education, and the Department of Labor have valuable resources.
In partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Education offers a host of educational benefits for servicemembers, veterans, and their families and survivors. To learn more, visit the Department of Education’s website: here.
Similarly, the Department of Labor offers programs and services specifically designed for veterans, through the Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS), including job training and vocational rehabilitation. To learn more, visit the DOL-VETS website: here.
Housing and Urban Development
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has many programs that serve veterans and their families, including the partnered HUD-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program, the Grant and Per Diem (GPD) Program, and the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program. To learn more about housing programs for veterans and their families, visit HUD.