Paying Private/Unsubsidized Loans in School?

[michigan girl]

Do you recommend paying private or unsubsidized loans while attending school full-time? Or defer them?

[math123]

You should at least pay interest. If not, your loan will be capitalized and you'll pay interest on the interest that has already accrued.

[publicpolicy79]

My plan is to officially defer the loan but to continue to make payments every month. I figure that way if there is a month or two I come up short I don't HAVE to pay, but will overall keep from driving myself further into debt.