be careful not to confuse a legitimate message with a scam. For confirmation, contact the organization or agency where you have applied for the loan and ask whether they have contacted you via an email or SMS. Send them the number you received the text from and inquire if it is their off...
If you leave your job before paying off the loan, the balance will be considered a withdrawal and become subject to income taxes and also a penalty if you are not yet 59 1/2 years old. If you're over age 59 1/2, you might be able to take distributions from your 401(k) account...