Government Furlough Quick Facts

Emergency Furlough Relief assistance

GPOFCU is here for you

We care about our members and offer special programs to help families cope with government furloughs. Members can apply for the following emergency relief options when a Government Furlough happens.

  • Skip a Payment: You could receive a 1-month skip payment* on qualifying loans3 if you are affected by the furlough. Please email lending@gpofcu.org to inquire about the Skip a Payment program.

Government Furlough Skip-A-Pay Form

  • Government Furlough Loan: You could qualify for a no-interest loan** up to $4,500.00 if your payroll is directly deposited into your GPOFCU account.

Government Furlough Loan

  • Additional loan assistance: If your pay is not directly deposited into your GPOFCU account, upon credit qualification, you could receive a Lifestyle loan with rates as low as 7.75% by applying at www.gpofcu.org.

Disclosures

*Members must provide a current pay stub and a copy of the furlough letter to verify they are directly impacted by the shutdown. ** Available for up to one month’s net pay for a maximum term of 6 months. The interest rate is currently 0% APR. Advance(s) must be repaid within 10 days of receipt of the direct deposit to ensure the advance remains at 0% interest. Members must qualify for credit under GPOFCU guidelines.