deferments

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Adamson draws an analogy to military educational deferments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

With a Direct Subsidized Loan, the federal government pays the interest while the student is enrolled at least half-time, then during the six-month grace period after leaving school and during any approved deferments.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 31, 2025

In South Korea, all able-bodied men are required to serve 18 months of military service, although rare exceptions are made - and deferments are sometimes granted.

From BBC • Aug. 11, 2025

Juan Soto signed a 15-year, $765-million contract with the New York Mets before the 2025 season that does not include deferments.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2025

When the professors learned that students who did not maintain a certain grade point average could lose their deferments and be drafted, they decided not to give any grades.

From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom