"Given the current economic times letters of deferment are quite common. It is important that you include your full name, address and any contact numbers you can be reached at in the letter. Also important is the date you are writing the letter.It is also important to fully explain your situation. Tell the person reading the letter why you need the deferment. It can be as a result of a loss
. of income or other unexpected hardship. Just be sure to tell the reader why you need it. Visit http://www.swlaw.edu/studentservices/pdfs/file.7fY.jzAuH. Here you will find a sample deferment letter. As you can see it has all of the necessary information included in the letter. Good luck!"