deferment

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He spent 15 years in and out of forbearance, deferment and repayment on his federal loans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 1, 2025

If necessary, you can also look into deferment and forbearance options.

From Salon • May 3, 2025

The current deadline to get the ID is May 7, 2025, and there are no signs of another deferment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2024

None has given a hard date, however, or said that there has been a deferment.

From Reuters • Oct. 23, 2023

He was given a medical deferment for the braces he wore on his teeth, and told to report back in a year.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge