Deferment might be a good option for you as long as you realize that if you won't have to make a payment, you probably won't be making any progress toward forgiveness or paying back your loan.
Are there any alternatives to that option?
You could also consider income-driven repayment.
Could you please explain to me what that means?
Income-driven repayment plans base your monthly payments on your income and family size, meaning that in some cases, you payment under this plan could become as low as $0 per month.
Can you tell me about an in-school deferment if I am enrolled in college more than half-time?
With that option, in most cases your loan will be placed into a deferment automatically based on enrollment information reported by your school, and your loan servicer will notify you that the deferment has been granted.
Do you also know about the Income-driven Repayment Plans process, how does interest work during forbearance for a federal family education loan, if I'm not paying off the interest?
Unpaid interest is capitalized and the total amount you repay over the life of your loan may be higher
what is discretionary forbearance?