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Apply for payment deferment

Learn how to apply for payment deferment from Lanekassen if you need a break from repayment.

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What is payment deferment?

Payment deferment means you temporarily don't have to pay on your student loan. You can get deferment for up to 36 months total throughout the repayment period.

Note that interest still accrues even when you have payment deferment, so your loan will grow during this period. It may therefore be wise to pay as soon as you can.

When can you get payment deferment?

  • You have started repaying your student loan
  • You haven't used up all 36 months of deferment
  • You're not in active education (then you have automatic payment exemption)

How to apply for payment deferment

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Go to lanekassen.no and log in with BankID or MinID. You can also use the Lanekassen app.

Tip!

The app is easy to use for quick changes.

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Last updated: 15 February 2026