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.
Download a Active Duty Armed Forces Deferment form English Spanish
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