Quick question about Stafford loans

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I am analyzing my payment options for my last year of college and I just wanted to confirm this:

You do not have to make payments for your undergrad Stafford loans if you are enrolled as a full-time student in a PhD program--right? In other words, interest may accumulate, but I would not be required to actually pay anything until I get my graduate degree.
 
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Anyone? I'm sure there's someone who took loans as an undergrad and then went to grad school around here...
 
For my government subsidized loans (including stafford), being in a grad program full time means that the government is required to pay the interest during that time. I believe there is a law passed that requires this, but check with your undergraduate office of financial aid to make sure.