ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Maryland Department of Labor is preparing to launch a temporary loan program for essential federal employees impacted by the government shutdown.

Applications are already being accepted , but will only be processed if the shutdown extends through October 15.

The one-time loans would be in the amount of $700, and have to be repaid 45 days after the shutdown ends.

There is no interest attached to the loans.

To qualify, applicants are required to provide proof of ID, Maryland residency, and essential (excepted) federal employment status.

That means the employee is still required to work without receiving a paycheck during the shutdown.

Affected workers collect back pay, whenever the federal government reopens.

Applicants with questions can either email MDshutdown

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