Were you enrolled in school or in a grace period when you were called to active duty?

If you were enrolled in school or if your loan was in a grace period (following graduation or a change in status to less than half-time) when you were called to active duty, VSAC can extend your enrollment, grace period, in-school or graduate fellowship deferment for up to three years during your active duty service.

If your loan is a Subsidized Stafford Loan, the federal government pays the interest that accrues during enrollment, grace, in-school or graduate fellowship deferment periods. If your loan is an Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, you remain responsible for interest that accrues. We add any unpaid interest to your loan balance when your loan reenters repayment.

To request relief on your federal education loans, mail or fax a copy of your military orders to:

VSAC
P.O. BOX 999
WINOOSKI, VT 05404

Fax: 1-802-654-3765

Upon receipt of your orders, VSAC will determine if you qualify for any available options.

If you have questions, contact us. A family member or other reliable source may contact us on your behalf.