deferments

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The marriage and children the couple soon produced allowed Cheney to obtain draft deferments while pursuing graduate studies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 4, 2025

He obtained a string of deferments, first so that he could finish his college course and then when his new wife, Lynne became pregnant.

From BBC • Nov. 4, 2025

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

It drew attention to his draft-dodging record of five deferments at the height of the Vietnam War.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 13, 2024

One year, they say, during the Vietnam War, Morrie gave all his male students A’s to help them keep their student deferments.

From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom