What is a major difference between forbearance and deferment for student loans?

During deferment, interest generally does not accrue on subsidized loans, but it continues to accrue on unsubsidized and PLUS loans. Forbearance usually allows payments to be paused or reduced, but interest continues to accrue on all loan types. Therefore, the major difference described in choice A is correct.

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