Contact Us
Office of Financial Aid
Georgia Southern University Post Office Box 8065 Statesboro, Georgia 30460-8065
- finaid@georgiasouthern.edu
- 912-478-5413
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Statesboro Campus
Rosenwald Building – First Floor
Armstrong Campus in Savannah
Victor Hall – First Floor
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
Georgia Southern University
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
| Name | Campus |
|---|---|
| Brooks Adams | Statesboro |
| Nicole Aldana | Statesboro |
| Whitney Boykin | Statesboro |
| Dakota Burnsed | Statesboro |
| Briana Clark | Statesboro |
| Kim Duke | Statesboro |
| Zachary Hagan | Savannah |
| Christopher Harrelson | Statesboro |
| Drevon Harvey | Statesboro |
| Lou Hearn | Savannah |
| Evan Hutto | Statesboro |
| India Newton | Savannah |
| Deidra Newson | Statesboro |
| Lara Pope | Statesboro |
| Celena Thornton | Savannah |
| Kadijah Woods | Statesboro |
| Morgan Youmans | Statesboro |
Administration
| Title | Name | Contact Information | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Vice President for Financial Aid & Enrollment Services | Heather Shelly | hshelly@georgiasouthern.edu | Statesboro |
| Director of Compliance | Nicholas Howze | nhowze@georgiasouthern.edu | Statesboro |
| Director of Enrollment Services | Blake Mercer | bmercer@georgiasouthern.edu | Statesboro/Savannah |
| Associate Director | Tracee Hickman | thickman@georgiasouthern.edu | Savannah |
| Associate Director | Alex Hernandez | ahernandez@georgiasouthern.edu | Statesboro |
| Assistant Director | Natalie Varisco-Martinez | nataliemartinez@georgiasouthern.edu | Savannah |
| Assistant Director | Chrystina Wilson | cwallace@georgiasouthern.edu | Statesboro |
| Assistant Director | Misty Crockett | mcrockett@georgiasouthern.edu | Statesboro |
| Assistant Director | John Adkins | jadkins@georgiasouthern.edu | Savannah |
| Assistant Director | Ciara Peebles | cpeebles@georgiasouthern.edu | Statesboro |
| Assistant Director | RyLee Popienko | rpopienko@georgiasouthern.edu | Savannah |
| Senior Administrative Assistant | Myra Dupra | mldupra@georgiasouthern.edu | Statesboro |
| Media Specialist | Jessica Guadagno | jguadagno@georgiasouthern.edu | Statesboro |
Compliance
| Title | Name | Contact Information | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Compliance | Nicholas Howze | nhowze@georgiasouthern.edu | Statesboro |
| Assistant Director | Jennifer Lockaby | jlockaby@georgiasouthern.edu | Statesboro |
| R2T4 Specialist | Dominic Reynolds | dreynolds@georgiasouthern.edu | Statesboro |
Processing
| Title | Name | Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Systems Support | Cynthia Lonon | Statesboro |
| Specialist | Kathy Coleman | Statesboro |
| Processing | Calashia Joyce | Statesboro |
| Processing | Rebecca Fields | Statesboro |
| Processing | Renecial Brewton | Statesboro |