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We’re Here to Support You

The Financial Aid Office is committed to helping every student move forward with confidence. Whether you’re exploring your options, completing your FAFSA, finalizing your aid for the year, or planning ahead, our team is here to provide clear, student-focused guidance. Connect with us in the way that works best for you.


Contact the Financial Aid Office

Phone:
912-478-5413
(Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.)

By Mail:

Office of Financial Aid
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Post Office Box 8065
Statesboro, Georgia 30460-8065

Email:
finaid@georgiasouthern.edu
We respond as quickly as possible and encourage students to include their Eagle ID for faster assistance.


Visit Us In Person

No appointment required, students are welcome to stop in anytime during business hours.

Statesboro Campus
Rosenwald Building, 1st Floor
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Armstrong Campus (Savannah)
Victor Hall, 1st Floor
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Liberty Campus (Hinesville)
Student Services Suite
Availability varies based on campus schedule.
Students can confirm support times by phone, email, or virtual appointment.

Whether you’re on campus or nearby, our staff is available to help with financial aid questions, documentation, verification, HOPE/Zell eligibility, and next steps.


Virtual Appointments

Not able to visit in person? We’ve got you. Our team offers one-on-one virtual appointments so you can meet with a Financial Aid Counselor from anywhere. You’ll receive personalized support for:

  • FAFSA help and submission guidance
  • HOPE and Zell Miller questions
  • Understanding your financial aid package
  • Loan counseling and planning
  • Verification support
  • Financial aid education and planning for returning, adult, and fully online students

If your questions extend to admissions, advising, or registration, we’ll help connect you to the right office to keep your process moving smoothly.


Staff Directory

Financial Aid Counselors

NameCampus
Brooks AdamsStatesboro
Nicole AldanaStatesboro
Whitney BoykinStatesboro
Dakota BurnsedStatesboro
Briana ClarkStatesboro
Kim DukeStatesboro
Zachary HaganSavannah
Christopher HarrelsonStatesboro
Drevon HarveyStatesboro
Lou HearnSavannah
Evan HuttoStatesboro
India NewtonSavannah
Deidra NewsonStatesboro
Lara PopeStatesboro
Celena ThorntonSavannah
Kadijah WoodsStatesboro
Morgan YoumansStatesboro

Administration

TitleNameContact InformationCampus
Associate Vice President for Financial Aid & Enrollment ServicesHeather Shellyhshelly@georgiasouthern.eduStatesboro
Director of Compliance Nicholas Howzenhowze@georgiasouthern.eduStatesboro
Director of Enrollment ServicesBlake Mercerbmercer@georgiasouthern.eduStatesboro/Savannah
Associate DirectorTracee Hickmanthickman@georgiasouthern.eduSavannah
Associate Director
Alex Hernandezahernandez@georgiasouthern.eduStatesboro
Assistant DirectorNatalie Varisco-Martineznataliemartinez@georgiasouthern.eduSavannah
Assistant DirectorChrystina Wilsoncwallace@georgiasouthern.eduStatesboro
Assistant DirectorMisty Crockettmcrockett@georgiasouthern.eduStatesboro
Assistant DirectorJohn Adkinsjadkins@georgiasouthern.eduSavannah
Assistant DirectorCiara Peeblescpeebles@georgiasouthern.eduStatesboro
Assistant DirectorRyLee Popienkorpopienko@georgiasouthern.eduSavannah
Senior Administrative AssistantMyra Dupramldupra@georgiasouthern.eduStatesboro
Media SpecialistJessica Guadagnojguadagno@georgiasouthern.eduStatesboro

Compliance

TitleNameContact InformationCampus
Director of Compliance Nicholas Howzenhowze@georgiasouthern.eduStatesboro
Assistant DirectorJennifer Lockabyjlockaby@georgiasouthern.eduStatesboro
R2T4 SpecialistDominic Reynoldsdreynolds@georgiasouthern.eduStatesboro

Processing

TitleNameCampus
Systems SupportCynthia LononStatesboro
SpecialistKathy ColemanStatesboro
ProcessingCalashia JoyceStatesboro
ProcessingRebecca FieldsStatesboro
ProcessingRenecial BrewtonStatesboro