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.
East Georgia Campus (Swainsboro)
Jean Anderson Morgan Student Activities Center (JAM Center), upstairs near the Cyber Café and Bookstore, and across from the Admissions Office
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
Leadership
| Title | Name | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Vice President for Financial Aid & Enrollment Services | Heather Shelly | hshelly@georgiasouthern.edu |
| Director of Enrollment Services | Blake Mercer | bmercer@georgiasouthern.edu |
| Director of Compliance | Nick Howze | nhowze@georgiasouthern.edu |
Financial Aid Staff
| Title | Name |
|---|---|
| Associate Director of Financial Aid | Alex Hernandez |
| Financial Aid Counselor – Processing | Briana Clark |
| Financial Aid Counselor – Processing | Brooks Adams |
| Financial Aid Counselor – Processing | Calashia Joyce |
| Financial Aid Processing Counselor III – State Programs | Celena Thornton |
| Financial Aid Counselor – Customer Relations | Christopher Harrelson |
| Assistant Director of Financial Aid – Scholarships and Loans | Chrystina Wilson |
| Systems Support Specialist | Cynthia Lonon |
| Temp Office/Clerical Retiree | Deborah Porter |
| Financial Aid Counselor – Processing | Deidra Newson |
| Financial Aid Specialist | Dominic Reynolds |
| Financial Aid Counselor – Customer Relations | Drevon Harvey |
| Financial Aid Counselor III – Processing | Evan Hutto |
| Financial Aid Counselor – Customer Relations | India Newton |
| Assistant Director of Financial Aid – Compliance | Jennifer Lockaby |
| Associate Director – State & FWS Programs | John Adkins |
| Financial Aid Processor | Kathy Coleman |
| Financial Aid Counselor II – Processing | Kim Duke |
| Financial Aid Counselor – Processing | Lara Pope |
| Financial Aid Counselor II – Processing | Lenard Robinson |
| Financial Aid Counselor – Customer Relations | Lou Hearn |
| Assistant Director of Financial Aid – Processing | Misty Crockett |
| Administrative Assistant II | Myra Dupra |
| Assistant Director, IT Processing | Natalie Martinez |
| Financial Aid Counselor – Customer Relations | Nicole Aldana |
| Financial Aid Processor | Rebecca Fields |
| Financial Aid Processor | Renecial Brewton |
| Assistant Director Financial Aid – Customer Relations | RyLee Popienko |
| Temp Office/Clerical Retiree | Susan Dillard |
| Associate Director of Financial Aid | Tracee Hickman |
| Financial Aid Counselor – Customer Relations | Whitney Boykin |
| Financial Aid Counselor – Customer Relations | Zach Hagan |