[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 5, Volume 3] [Revised as of January 1, 2001] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 5CFR1655.2] [Page 289] TITLE 5--ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL CHAPTER VI--FEDERAL RETIREMENT THRIFT INVESTMENT BOARD PART 1655--LOAN PROGRAM--Table of Contents Sec. 1655.2 Eligibility for loans. Only a participant who is in pay status with his or her agency and who has at least $1,000 in employee contributions and attributable earnings in his or her account may receive a loan, subject to the other terms and conditions set forth in this part. A participant who is separated from Government service may not receive a loan. Persons who are eligible to contribute to the Thrift Savings Plan under 5 CFR part 1620 are also eligible to apply for a loan. [55 FR 979, Jan. 10, 1990, as amended at 61 FR 58755, Nov. 18, 1996]