Loan Deferments

Given the (non-matriculated) student status of scholars at Stanford, loan deferment is available. Stanford University provides free enrollment certifications that can be attached to any lenders form as proof of student status.

Stanford participates in quarterly electronic uploads to the National Student Clearinghouse. These uploads are automatic and require no action on your part. If you experience difficulty with your enrollment being reported correctly to the National Student Clearinghouse, you can e-mail Shirley Harris at the Registrar's Office at: .

Enrollment certificates may be requested through the Assistant Dean in the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs by leaving the lender's loan deferment forms to be completed and signed for pick within three working days.