457 plans allow you to use a portion of your funds for loans, as well as for hardship withdrawals due to certain unforeseeable emergencies. In order to qualify for an unforeseeable emergency withdrawal, your situation must meet one of the Internal Revenue Service.Before you complete this form, please read the accompanying literature in the 457. If you have any questions about completing this form, or about applying for a withdrawal on your own behalf, please contact Carolina Lopez at (510) 464-6208. The withdrawals are also subject to state income tax. To initiate a hardship withdrawal, participants complete a Hardship Distribution Request form and submit to Empower.