Friday, October 10, 2025 - 08:00 am
If you are a federal employee impacted by the October 1, 2025 government shutdown, here is a list of resources that may be helpful to you.
 
 
NORTH DAKOTA STATE RESOURCES
 
Bank of North Dakota - Furloughed Federal Employee Relief Program
Assists North Dakota residents who are federal government employees and members of the armed services stationed in North Dakota by providing funds if they experience financial hardship due to the shutdown.
1-701-328-5795
 
Job Service North Dakota - Unemployment Insurance
Provides funds that cover a portion of any employee's lost income while they are unemployed or, in this case, furloughed.
1-701-328-4995
 
 
NATIONWIDE RESOURCES
 
Military OneSource
Active duty military resource website, offering 24/7 support for service members, spouses and their family.
1-800-342-9647
 
USAA Government Shutdown Program
Members impacted by a government shutdown can count on USAA and may be eligible to apply for a no-interest loan and other payment relief options.
1-855-764-4617
 
Cohen Veterans Network
A non-profit that helps post-9/11 veterans and military families by offering mental health care.
1-844-336-4226
 
Navy Federal Credit Union - Government Shutdown Assistance
Assists federal employees, including active duty service members and contractors, whose pay is impacted by the shutdown, if they have direct deposit set up via Navy Federal.
1-888-842-6328
 
First Command Financial Services
Offers no-interest loans, if you have direct deposit via First Command Financial Services.
1-888-763-7600
 
National Guard Relief Foundation
Offers funds to assist with rent/mortgage, utilities, groceries, medical expenses, et cetera to current or former National Guard service members.
1-800-234-3264
 
Pen Fed Credit Union - Furlough Relief Assistance
Offers no-interest loans and other services to federal employees who have direct deposit via Pen Fed Credit Union.
1-800-585-9055
 
Financial Assistance Options - Andrews Federal Credit Union
Offers reduced-interest loans and loan extensions for existing customers.
1-800-487-5500