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Financial Assistance From Credit unions and Banks

Financial Assistance

The United States Senate Federal Credit Union is providing short-term, interest-free loans of up to $5,000 for 90 days to help members affected by the government shutdown. Membership isn’t limited to Senate staff—any federal employee can join by becoming a member of the American Consumer Council, the U.S. Capitol Historical Society, or the Senate Federal Credit Union Foundation. Eligible members can then apply for these zero-interest relief loans. For more information or support, call 800-374-2758.

  • The Congressional Federal Credit Union is offering zero interest Furlough Relief loans of up to $10,000 during the shutdown. You do not have to be a Congressional employee to join this credit union. Federal workers can become a member of this credit union by joining the “Friends of the National Arboretum”. Call 800-491-2328 for assistance.
  • The Commerce Department Credit Union is offering 30-day zero interest loans for federal workers during the shutdown for up to $10,000. You do not have to be a Commerce Department employee to become a member. Anyone who joins the American Consumer Council can join this credit union. Call 888-626-9845 for assistance.
  • The Navy Federal Credit Union is offering zero interest loans of up to $6,000 to its members and other federal government employees during the shutdown. Call 888-842-6328 for assistance.
  • Army Emergency Relief provides interest-free loans equal to the amount of one paycheck, up to a maximum amount of $6,000, for soldiers and families who experience financial hardship due to a lack of pay. Call 866-878-63788 for assistance.
  • The U.S. Employees Credit Union is offering interest-free shutdown loans to eligible members. Call 312-922-5310 for assistance.
  • USAA’s Government Shutdown Program is offering no-interest loans and other payment relief options from $500 to $6,000. Call 210-531-8722 for assistance.
  • PenFed is offering zero-interest loans equal to the amount of missed paychecks for furloughed federal workers who are existing members and have their pay directly deposited to their PenFed account. Call 1-800-247-5626 for assistance.
  • For a list of additional credit union programs click here.
  • For a list of assistance programs from banks click here.