School Code
001572
Welcome to the Office of Financial Aid
The Office of Financial Aid is a unit of the Division of Enrollment Management. Forty full-time staff and numerous student employees are available to help with even the most difficult questions.
Families from all economic backgrounds—many just like yours—are making Georgia Southern work. Scholarships, grants, and loans are the resources that help make Georgia Southern possible. Click here to explore our Affordability.
Counselors are available to assist students and parents during regular office hours, in person, by e-mail, or telephone. If a student is unable to meet during regular office hours, an after-hours appointment can be made.
Let us know how we can provide you with wonderful customer service and satisfaction!
One-time Federal Student Loan Debt Relief
Eligible borrowers can get a full or partial discharge of loans up to $20,000. For more information, click HERE.
FAFSA Information
Visit STUDENTAID.GOV to complete the 2022-2023 FAFSA for Fall 2022, Spring 2023, and Summer 2023 Enrollment! The 23/24 FAFSA is now open for Fall 2023, Spring 2024, and Summer 2024! Apply today!
ScholarshipUniverse is now available!!
Click HERE, and log in with your my.georgiasouthern.edu credentials, to be matched to external scholarship opportunities that are relevant to your life situation!
ScholarshipUniverse is a new easy, mobile, personalized process that makes finding and applying for scholarships easier.
Click HERE for more information.
Virtual Appointments are Available
Our offices are now open to assist students. However, in an effort to maintain social distancing, we encourage you to meet with our staff virtually.
Please review this checklist before making your appointment!
Planning a Visit in Person?
Statesboro Campus
If you choose to visit one of our offices, there is a limit to the number of people allowed in the office at any given time. Please note that you may bring one guest with you to meet with a Financial Aid Counselor (Example: student and one parent).
Armstrong Campus
If you choose to visit one of our offices, there is a limit to the number of people allowed in the office at any given time. Please note that you may bring one guest with you to meet with a Financial Aid Counselor (Example: student and one parent).
Other Ways to Receive Assistance
- Are you looking to chat with our counselors? Counselors are available through live chat Monday – Friday from 10 AM- 2 PM.
- To chat live, you must have access to StudentForms, or you can access the chatbot through your most recent Financial Aid Offer letter. Select the corresponding link below for instructions on creating/accessing your StudentForms account:
- Call 912-478-5413 (Enrollment Services staff are ready to take your call)
- Email finaid@georgiasouthern.edu
