Our Staff

The Arkansas State University Financial Aid Team is dedicated to helping students navigate the process of funding their education. Our knowledgeable staff is here to provide guidance on federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs, answer questions about scholarships and grants, and assist with loan management. We are committed to supporting students every step of the way—making the financial aid process clear, accessible, and stress-free—so that you can focus on achieving your academic goals.

Financial Aid and Scholarships Team

Financial Aid and Scholarships Team

Financial Aid Leadership Team

Financial Aid and Scholarships Team

Scholarships

Financial Aid and Scholarships Team

Financial Aid Counselors

Financial Aid and Scholarships Team

Processing

Financial Aid and Scholarships Team

Financial Aid & Scholarships Office Contact Information

Financial Aid & Scholarships Office Contact Information


The Financial Aid & Scholarships Office is located on the 2nd floor of the Reng Student Union, Room 2078.
Office Hours:  Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Phone: 870-972-2310 | Fax: 870-972-2794
Postal Address: P.O. Box 1620, State University, AR 72467
Email: finaid@astate.edu


Financial Aid & Scholarships Office Staff


Christina Kostick
Director
ckostick@astate.edu

Olivine Hoggard
Director’s Assistant
ohoggard@astate.edu

Pauline Gonzalez
Outreach Coordinator / Work-Study Supervisor
pgonzalez@astate.edu

Jasmine Turnage
Front Desk Specialist
pgonzalez@astate.edu


Financial Aid Counseling Team
finaid@astate.edu | 870-972-2310

Tia Wallace
Associate Director of Financial Aid
twallace@astate.edu

Ivory McCorkley
Financial Aid Counselor
imccorkley@astate.edu@astate.edu

Emily Vore
Financial Aid Counselor
evore@astate.edu

Bradley Meadows
Financial Aid Counselor
bmeadows@astate.edu


Financial Aid Scholarship Team
scholarships@astate.edu | 870-972-2310

Meoshe Morgan
Associate Director of Scholarships
mmorgan@astate.edu

Kathrine Davis
Scholarship Counselor
katdavis@astate.edu 

Kerry Smith
ADHE Program Specialist
kesmith@astate.edu

Timothy Hopson
Athletic Aid & Scholarship Coordinator
tihopson@astate.edu

VACANT
Scholarship Assistant
scholarships@astate.edu 


Financial Aid Processing Team
finaid@astate.edu | 870-972-2310

Janelle Esposito
Associate Director of Technical Operations
jaesposito@astate.edu

Michael Eckert
Federal Aid Loan Coordinator ( Subsidized / Unsubsidized )
meckert@astate.edu 

Emma Troost
Additional Aid Loan Coordinator ( PLUS / Private Loans )
tholt@astate.edu

Maria Howard
Grant / Work-Study Coordinator
showard@astate.edu