Yes its called a unemployment deferment or Forbearance. Most lenders will require you to apply for unemployment benefits with your state and show proof of active work search. The deferment usually last up to 6 months. You should consolidate your loans with the lender if there is more than one to one loan and then apply for the forbearance or unemployment deferment.
It is possible to defer your payment. However I think it is best to talk to your bank and to your school about this loan for further information. They would have the necessary information, plans and guides.
The main benefit of getting a federal student loan over a private loan is flexibility. If you re-enter school, or become unemployed, you can defer your payments until you re-enter the workforce.
You can defer your student loan payments while in school. Typically student loan payments are not deferred due to employment status.
Federal loans have income-based and income-contingent repayment. Payments can be as low as $0 depending on your income. The unpaid portion can be forgiven after a certain period of time in repayment. Private lonas: you're screwed.
You can apply to more than 1.
In-school deferments have no limit on the length of use, nor do they have a limit on how many times one can use an in-school deferment. Your servicer may not get this information so make sure you call them to check your repayment status as they may have to send you a form.
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In school deferments are given if a student is in school Half-Time or more.
If you have fallen behind on student loan payments due to unemployment or health expenses, relief is available. Federal student loan payment assistance programs include consolidation of multiple loans into one affordable payment, as well as income-based repayment (IBR) restructuring of loan payments. An economic hardship deferral is also available which enables a financially distressed borrower to defer paying all or part of her Federal student loan payment for a given period. However, interest still accrues during the deferral period and this is meant only as an emergency measure. These programs only apply to loans that are in good standing.
Call your student loan servicing company and request a Deferment. If you are not eligible, then ask for a Forbearance.
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If you are still a full time student you can defer all payments until graduation