Month: August 2014

What Student Loan Officers Need to Know about Students’ Rights Under The SCRA

Students’ Rights Under The SCRA

Students with active military status have more financial protections than ordinary citizens under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. These protections are designed to keep members of the armed forces from finding themselves in a position …

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Cell Phone Contracts And The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act

Cell Phone Contracts And The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act

Revised just a few years ago, the SCRA provides protections for active duty servicemembers, their families and dependents in certain civil situations. Failure to comply with this law can result in …

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USA Discounters Fined For SCRA Fraud Scheme

USA Discounters Pays A Hefty Fine For Violating The SCRA

The CPFB has ordered credit and retail company USA Discounters to refund fees it wrongly charged servicemembers. As part of an SCRA fraud scheme, the affected servicemembers paid for benefits …

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