Has your job been affected by the government shutdown?
HFLA is here to help
An emergency standard loan to support federal employees who are affected by the government shutdown that began on October 1, 2025.
For more information, please contact our Application Navigator, Kyra Colbert, at team@interestfree.org or (216) 798-9546 x2115
Qualifications:
- Live in Cuyahoga, Lake, Lorain, Geauga, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Summit, or Trumbull County.
- Are a current federal government employee.
- Have an income with the ability to repay the loan monthly once the government shutdown is over.
Other important things to know:
- This loan will cover up to $1,500
- Required documents to be submitted include:
- Emergency application
- Current government ID
- Bank statements
- Most recent tax filing
- Self pulled credit report (from freecreditscore.com)
- No guarantor required
- Repayment starts on the 15th day of the month after payment is reinstated