deferment

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The federal check now in deferment limbo was supposed to reimburse the state for the federal government’s share of that spending.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Be realistic about what your terms are — and make sure you understand conditions for repayment, deferment and forgiveness.

From Salon • Sep. 22, 2024

The current deadline to get the ID is May 7, 2025, and there are no signs of another deferment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2024

She hopes the deferment is temporary, but if the college can’t muster up millions of dollars, Oklahoma’s oldest continually operating college likely will close its doors.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 3, 2024

He was given a medical deferment for the braces he wore on his teeth, and told to report back in a year.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge