Can you defer federal student loans while earning online degree?

I am thinking of pursuing an online Masters degree and was wondering if you can defer student loan payments while doing so. How many people have completed online degrees and were your student loans deferred while doing so?

Yes, I did

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As long as you are enrolled at least half-time, your loans can be deferred.