
In the event of a Federal Government shutdown, we recognize that many NIH employees may experience a temporary financial hardship due to a disruption in pay. To support our members who are impacted, the NIHFCU is offering a Special Assistance for Federal Employees (S.A.F.E.) program. All Federal government employees with NIH that experience a disruption in pay are eligible.1
S.A.F.E. Closed-End Loan 2
Borrow up to $10,000 for 24 months
0% APR for the first 60 days
Then, rates as low as 3.99% APR 3 for the balance of the loan term
How to Apply
To apply for the SAFE loan, please:
Visit any open NIHFCU branch, or
Call us at 800-877-6440
Please have the following items available (including co-applicant information, if applicable) when applying for a SAFE Loan.
Loan amount requested ($500 – $10,000)
Two most recent paystubs
An official Federal Government furlough notification and documentation verifying you are a current Federal Government employee with NIH.
Other items as needed
Not yet an NIHFCU member? You can apply without having an NIHFCU membership. However, for a loan to be disbursed, you must first become an NIHFCU member. To apply for membership now, or upon approval of your SAFE loan application, click here.
Should you need to speak with a consumer lending representative, they can be reached at 301-296-0621.
Rates, fees and terms as of April 30, 2025 and subject to change without notice