D 6: How will a deferment or forbearance affect the interest accruing on my loan?
A 6: Unsubsidized Stafford and parent PLUS loans will always accrue interest, whether the loan is on deferment, forbearance or in repayment. Subsidized Stafford loans will accrue interest during repayment and times of forbearance; they will not accrue interest during any type of deferment. Any unpaid interest at the end of a deferment or forbearance will be capitalized onto the loan.