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Active Duty Armed Forces Deferment

  • You must be an active duty member of the armed forces. You may qualify if you are a full-time active duty member of the National Guard or Reserves and are serving for at least one year or in the case of a national emergency.
  • Stafford and SLS loans are eligible for this type of deferment.
  • There is a 36-month time limit.
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