Active duty military service members have important protections under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) and the Military Lending Act (MLA). The SCRA can provide benefits such as a cap on the interest rate on loans you took out before active duty (potentially 6%) and postponement of legal proceedings, including lawsuits for student loan debt. The MLA provides protections against predatory lending practices. The Kugel Law Firm can help you understand your rights under these acts and assist in asserting these protections with your student loan lenders and servicers.