It can be, but a lot of Veterans may not have qualified or used all their benefits and still received student loans. Or the loans were prior to enlisting. See this guide: Military and VA Education Benefits.

School is free for veterans.

That’s still more than minimum wage. My husband I combined might make 40k a year but not one of us by ourselves. So what stereotype are they falling for? You are talking about one lawyer. What about those that have been on IDR plans and then told they no longer qualified for it and are struggling to keep a roof over their heads while also supporting their kids. What do those people qualify for besides their taxes taken every year?

Assuming you’re employed by a state or government agency, you’re eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.