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The lender of a student loan may grant the deferment while the student is still in school or just after graduation when the student has few resources to repay the loan. The lender may also grant deferment at their discretion during other periods of financial hardship to provide the borrower with temporary relief from debt payments and as an alternative to default. (Investopedia)

Mr. F. Noel-Baker asked the Minister of Labour whether he will grant deferment of military service to British graduates taking part in an exchange scheme, or taking up scholarships offered by universities overseas, immediately after graduation. (UK Parliament)