Deferment Overview
Qualifying for deferment allows you to TEMPORARILY postpone repayment of your federally guaranteed student loan for certain, approved reasons. You may qualify for a deferment should you find yourself in the following circumstances:
- You are enrolled in school or are participating in a graduate fellowship.
- You are unemployed.
- You are experiencing serious economic hardship.
- You are receiving work-related training from an approved rehabilitation agency.
Click here for Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) Deferment Forms
