Deferement Chart for Federal Stafford and Grad PLUS Loans

Deferment Conditions:
Stafford
Grad PLUS
At least half-time study at a postsecondary school
Yes
Yes
Study in an approved graduate fellowship program or in an approved rehabilitation training program for the disabled
Yes
Yes
Unable to find full-time employment
Yes
Yes
Economic hardship (includes Peace Corps Service)
Yes
Yes
Engages in service listed under discharge/cancellation conditions
Yes
Yes
Acitve Military Duty (for loans first disbursed on/after July 1, 2001; while borrower is on active duty during a war or other mlitary operation, or national emergency
Yes
Yes