Government Shutdown Assistance and Information
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Resources Available
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Navy Federal Credit Union: interest-free loan in the amount of direct deposit pay, up to $6,000, no credit check. Navy Federal Credit Union
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USAA: interest-free loan in the amount of direct deposit pay, up to $6,000, must be repaid within three months USAA
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First Command: interest-free payroll advances in the amount of direct deposit pay, must be repaid within three months First Command
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Coast Guard Mutual Assistance​
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In the event of a shutdown and resulting pay halt, CGMA is prepared to step in the moment Coast Guard families need help. To make a gift to support Coast Guard families in need, click here.
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Learn more on this site: Shutdown Loan - Coast Guard Mutual Assistance or download the instructions to apply for a CGMA loan
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Use the Military Benefits Assistant CGMA Program Finder to get more help
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Army Emergency Relief
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https://www.armyemergencyrelief.org/assistance/​
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Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
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Air Force Aid Society
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​Veterans Affairs News
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The following critical Veterans care and assistance programs will be impacted by the government shutdown:
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VA will not provide Veteran career counseling or transition assistance program activities.
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The GI Bill Hotline will be closed.
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VA regional benefits offices will be closed.
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VA will cease public affairs and outreach to Veterans.
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VA will not permanently place headstones or maintain the grounds at VA national cemeteries.
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VA will not process applications for pre-need burials.
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VA will not print new presidential memorial certificates.
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The following VA services are not affected:
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Veteran health care is not impacted. VA Medical Centers, Outpatient Clinics, and Vet Centers will be open.
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VA benefits will continue to be processed and delivered, including compensation, pension, education, and housing benefits.
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Burials will continue at VA national cemeteries. Applications for headstones, markers, and burial benefits processing will continue.
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The Board of Veterans’ Appeals will continue decisions on Veterans’ cases.
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VA Contact Centers (1-800-MyVA411) and the Veterans Crisis Line (Dial 988, Press 1) are open 24/7.
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