Interns should contact their lending institutions regarding eligibility criteria and deferment forms.
Most deferment forms require two certifications.
Interns with questions regarding repayment procedures and options should call the lending institution or agency that has guaranteed their loan. The American Institute of Architects and the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards are not authorized to sign deferment forms. These credits can be earned through a combination of education and experience or through experience only. Architects who have no formal education beyond high school must have at least 10 years of architectural experience under the supervision of a registered architect prior to July 1, 1984. Architects who hold a pre-professional degree must have received that degree and have at least four years of architectural experience under the supervision of a registered architect prior to July 1, 1984.