The period of time is usually 1-3 years.
Student deferment can be longer.
To receive a Deferment, a Deferment Request Form must be completed, certified and returned to the SLSC for processing. Borrowers will receive a confirmation of processed deferment requests. Deferment Request forms may be required every 6-9 months. Types of Deferment - Perkins Loan only To view and print the forms, you need Adobe Acrobat Reader. Downloading is free.