Program FAQs – Maryland Department of Labor Federal Shutdown Loan Program

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What is the Federal Shutdown Loan Program?
Am I eligible to receive assistance through the Federal Shutdown Loan Program?
Are “furloughed” federal employees eligible to receive a Federal Shutdown Loan?
Are federal contractors eligible for the loan program?
Am I eligible if I am not a Maryland resident but work for a federal agency located in Maryland?
What happens if my application is denied because you think I’m ineligible?
Can I apply for Unemployment Insurance and the Federal Shutdown Loan?
How do I apply for the Federal Shutdown Loan Program?
Do I need to fill out the Federal Shutdown Loan Program application by a certain date in order to qualify?
How long do I have to sign the Loan Agreement?
How do I get notified about my application status?
Can I make changes to my application after it's been submitted?
Can the application be viewed in any language besides English?
Can I request an accommodation?
How much financial assistance will I receive?
When will I receive my loan?
Can the loan payment be made to me electronically?
Will I need to pay taxes on the loan?
If I owe child support arrears or payment to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), will the amount owed be deducted from my emergency loan payment under this program?
Do I need to pay back the loan?
What happens if I don’t pay back my loan?
How do I pay back my loan?
When can I begin repaying my loan?
Can I request an extension to repay my loan?
I was approved for the first loan for the Federal Shutdown Loan Program but I did not receive an email telling me how to apply for the second loan. What should I do?
How do I apply for the second loan?
What should I do if I received my check for the loan but I no longer want the loan because I have received back pay for the shutdown period?
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