It's not really a discount, but a reminder of a benefit to all new US active-duty service members -- reduction of all interest rates on pre-service debt to 6%. Great for credit cards, higher-interest school/home/car loans, etc.
Sample letter follows:
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Sample 6% Request Letter
Date __________
(Your name & address)
(Company's name & address)
Dear __________,
This is a letter requesting a reduction of the interest rate on my (account name & number), under the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. App. 526). As an active duty member of the uniformed services, I am entitled to maximum interest rate protection of 6% per annum on pre-service debt obligation. This interest rate protection applies during peacetime as well as time of war. There is no requirement of overseas service and the difference between the old rate and the 6% maximum is forgiven. Attached you will find a copy of my enlistment contract and/or orders to active duty.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely, RANK FNAME LNAME
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