Federal Worker RIF Support
We’re here for you!
If you or your household are experiencing direct financial hardship due to the federal government’s downsizing activities, we’re committed to helping in any way that we can.
Financial Relief
If you have an NIHFCU certificate(s):
- NIHFCU will waive the standard early withdrawal fee should access to these funds be needed before maturity. (Evidence of layoff and hardship will be required for the fee waiver).
If you have an NIHFCU loan(s):
- Complete and submit this form, and an NIHFCU loan representative will consult on your needs and discuss an appropriate payment relief solution.
If you would like to apply for a new Loan(s):
- Our share-secured loan may be a good borrowing option under certain conditions. This loan allows members to borrow at a very low rate by using the NIHFCU shares they pledge to secure the loan
Speak to a specialist regarding this opportunity at 1-855-852-4748 or log in to online banking to apply.
Note: For all other loans, standard underwriting guidelines, including income requirements, remain in place.
Other NIHFCU Support
Investment & Retirement Services
Certified Financial Counseling
Financial Webinars
General Consumer Resources
Maryland Public Services Resources – now expanded to include Live Work Maryland Job Search highlighting nearly 130,000 job openings in high-demand industries
Maryland Unified Benefits Screener – to guide Marylanders towards available supports, and programs to support veterans, who make up about 15% of all federal workers in the state
Maryland Department of Labor – recruitment events and job fairs and other resources or federal workers.
FedWorker.Transition@maryland.gov Maryland Department of Labor – FAQs for Federal Employees – Unemployment Insurance
Maryland Department of Labor – free virtual workshop each Wednesday for former federal employees and contractors seeking new jobs (register by email)
Montgomery County Office of Human Resources – Montgomery County public service careers and other job-seeker resources
Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services – Housing stabilization, crisis, senior, and health resources
Mobilize-Montgomery – a shared initiative from state, county and city entities with key resources including financial assistance, workforce programs, job fairs, and more
Montgomery County Public Libraries – free workshops and tools to support your resume building and job seeking activities
Workforce Montgomery – resources to help federal workers and contractors find new opportunities, refine their job search, and advance their careers with confidence.
Montgomery County Office of Community Partnerships – resources and workshops to help community members cope with stress and uncertainty
Montgomery County Office of Food Systems Resilience – resources for families faced with food insecurity
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services encourages anyone impacted by these cuts to contact them and determine if they are eligible for Medicaid or other assistance. The Office of Eligibility and Support Services can be reached by calling 240-777-1003 or by emailing OESS.MoCo@montgomerycountymd.gov