Student Deferment
/ˈstudənt dɪˌfɜrmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A temporary postponement granted to a student, allowing deferment of loan repayment obligations, typically for education continuation or related circumstances.
She applied for a student deferment to delay her loan payments while attending graduate school.
Forms
- student deferment
- student deferments
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Commentary
Student deferment is a common provision in student loan agreements to ease financial burden during periods of active education or qualifying hardship, requiring clear documentation and adherence to lender terms.
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