KEYWORD: Finances DIGEST: Applicant attempts to follow his federal student loans after deferment were met with multiple obstacles. During the 2020 global pandemic, he was temporarily relieved of payment on those loans. He is now poised to resume payments on the federal student loans in September 2021, in accordance with a recent stop-gap measure enacted by the federal government. Given his dogged pursuit of these student loans, Applicant mitigated financial considerations security concerns. Clearance is granted. CASE No.: 19-03671.h1 DATE: 07/08/2021 1