In that case deferment may be a way to go. The basic design was to allow people to get on their feet (i.e., there is no long term screw job to your credit score, etc.). And it sounds like you need some breathing room (especially with no income right now) in order to secure a job and develop some financial cushion in the meantime.
Its even better if it is a subsidized loan as the interest accrued shouldn't be added on the the principal at the end. Of course, you did indicate in your post that you were considering months and not years so probably no real damage to be done even if unsubsidized .
Honestly the only downside (other than that you're extending the life of this debt) is that the % interest decrease you receive after two (?) years of steady payment will start over again at the point you cease deferment.
I'll shut up now. I've gone way beyond giving you the "my 2 cents" marker and may even be bordering on the nickel range.
Fin.
