Program FAQs

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Am I eligible if I am not a Maryland resident but work for a federal agency located in Maryland?

Am I eligible to apply for this loan if I have not paid back my loan(s) from the October 2025 Federal Shutdown Loan Program?

Am I eligible to receive assistance through the Federal Shutdown Loan Program?

Are federal contractors eligible for the loan program?

Are “furloughed” federal employees eligible to receive a Federal Shutdown Loan?

Can I apply for Unemployment Insurance and the Federal Shutdown Loan?

Can I make changes to my application after it's been submitted?

Can I request an accommodation?

Can I request an extension to repay my loan?

Can the application be viewed in any language besides English?

Can the loan payment be made to me electronically?

Change of Address Information

Do I need to fill out the Federal Shutdown Loan Program application by a certain date in order to qualify?

Do I need to pay back the loan?

How do I apply for the Federal Shutdown Loan Program?

How do I apply for the second loan?

How do I get notified about my application status?

How do I pay back my loan?

How long do I have to sign the Loan Agreement?

How much financial assistance will I receive?

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?

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?

What happens if I don’t pay back my loan?

What happens if my application is denied because you think I’m ineligible?

What is the Federal Shutdown Loan Program?

What should I do if I never received my loan check and I am receiving repayment due emails?

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?

When can I begin repaying my loan?

When will I receive my loan?