Banks & Credit Unions Helping Out

  • Verizon Wireless – Will split your bill or move your due date forward 30 days if you call.

  • Bank of America – Call the priority assistance line at 844-219-0690.

  • Chase – Special line for feds: 1-888-356-0023.

  • Congressional FCU – Relief Line of Credit: 800-491-2328.

  • FedChoice – Several options for existing and new members.

  • Interior FCU – Special loan (up to 2 net paychecks, interest-free 30 days): 800-914-8619.

  • Navy Federal – Furlough Loan Program: 1-888-842-6328.

  • PayPal – $25M in interest-free cash advances ($250-$500). Call 1-877-689-1975.

  • U.S. Bank – Waiving late fees and deferring new mortgage payments.

  • Wells Fargo – Multiple shutdown assistance lines on their website.

Auto Loan Help

  • Toyota & Lexus Financial – Payment deferrals up to 2 months.

  • Hyundai & Kia Finance – 30-day extensions for affected feds.

  • Ford, GM, Mercedes-Benz – Payment deferrals and late fee waivers available.

Phone Providers

  • AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon – Flexible payment options, extensions, and late-fee help.

Rent & Mortgage

  • National Rental Home Council – Deferred rent, no late fees.

  • Union Plus – $300 grants and loan help for union members: 800-472-2005.

  • OPM Sample Letters – Templates for landlords & creditors on the OPM site.

Food Help

  • Feeding America – 200 food banks + 60,000 pantries nationwide.

  • Your School District – Furloughed = emergency status. Apply for free school meals.

Insurance & Misc. Help

  • MetLife – One-time 30-day grace period. Call 1-800-GET-MET8.

  • Fidelity & Guaranty Life – Waiving cost of insurance for 30 days.

  • Rent-A-Center (Benefits Plus) – Payment waiver for up to 4 months. 🇺🇸 USAA – Deferments on loans and credit cards.

Grants & Furlough Funds

  • FEEA-NARFE Fund – $100 grants for furloughed feds (apply on FEEA site).

  • Other Grant: $150 for those earning under $59,999 — because every bit helps.

  • Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

  • You can suspend loan payments while in non-pay status — no documentation needed. Call 1-877-968-3778.

Source - Many Thanks to:

Derek Duba

Army Veteran | Northern Arizona Director

U.S Senator Ruben Gallego

C: 480.747.7524

O: 202.934.1413

⭐Also know that all mortgage servicers have been told that they must work with any furloughed employees