Public Service Deferment

Borrowers must have at least one outstanding loan made before July 1, 1993.

A Public Service Deferment can be used for:

Deferment for borrowers with at least one Stafford or Supplemental Loan for Students (SLS) loan made before July 1, 1993, who are on full-time active duty in the Armed Forces or National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or who are Commissioned Officers in the Public Health Service.
Deferment for volunteers in the Peace Corps, ACTION program or tax-exempt organization with at least one outstanding Stafford or SLS loan made before July 1, 1993.
Deferment for borrowers with at least one outstanding PLUS loan made before Aug. 15, 1983, who are on full-time active duty in the Armed Forces or are Commissioned Officers in the Public Health Service.
Deferment for volunteers in the Peace Corps, ACTION program or tax-exempt organization with at least one outstanding PLUS loan made before Aug. 15, 1983.

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