How to manage your student loan through life changes
Perhaps you’re going back to school and want to request a deferment. Or you’re having financial problems that might impact your ability to make payments. Here’s the information you need to manage your student loan through these special situations and other life changes.
- If you’re moving or changing your name, you need to update your account information. Or perhaps you need information on dealing with a severe disability.
Manage your account through life changes - You can request to temporarily postpone or reduce loan payments when you’re going back to school or starting an eligible internship, clerkship, fellowship, or residency program.
How to request a deferment - When you’re facing a temporary financial difficulty, forbearance may help you get through it.
If you’re having trouble making loan payments