The interest does not continue to accrue. The odds are that the OP cannot take the EPP as it wil be a larger payment than they are currently making with just paying the fee. I would suggest that you contact the store manager first (I know a change for me!!) to see if CNG & LTP has a contingency plan to assist all of the autoworkers that will be affected. If the Mgr cannot help, then call the corp office.