Savannah Technical College recently selected Letherio Zeigler as its financial aid director. He is responsible for directing financial assistance programs available to enrolled students including scholarships, grants, and work study programs. He will also administer and supervise implementation of all financial aid policies and oversee accountability for all financial aid rewards. He will provide information for federal and state financial assistance for prospective and enrolled students.
Previously, he was the director of student financial aid for Mississippi Valley State University in Itta Bena, Miss. He has more than 25 years of experience with higher education financial aid including more than a decade in financial aid leadership roles. Throughout his career Letherio Zeigler has work at seven various colleges and university in Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee and as previously mentioned Mississippi.
He is a Ph.D. candidate in educational leadership from Argosy University in Atlanta, Ga. He has a Masters of Art in sociology from Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Mo., and a Bachelor of Science in sociology from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, Ill.
More than 80% of STC students receive some type of financial aid. There are a number of funding options available through the state of Georgia and the U.S. Department of Education, including grants, scholarships, and work study. The College has Financial Aid offices at its Savannah, Effingham, and Liberty campuses, along with a representative at the Ft. Stewart Army Education Center. STC’s Office of Financial Aid is a member of the Georgia Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, the National Student Financial Aid Administrators, following their ethical principles and code of conduct.
SAVANNAH, Ga. – Savannah Technical College Foundation celebrated 23 community stars on Friday, October 28, 2022, when more than 200 people gathered for its Tribute to Community STARs event. The 16th annual event has recognized 300+ people for their service and dedication in the community or at work.
Executive Chef and Co-Founder of Grey Spaces Mashama Bailey presented the keynote. The low-country brunch was prepared and served by Savannah Culinary Institute students.
Honored were:
Sue Adler, Executive Director, Historic Savannah Foundation, sponsored by The Pinyan Company;
Dan Carter, Director of Product Safety and Compliance, Great Dane sponsored by HunterMaclean;
Miller Castillo, 2022 Savannah Tech GOAL Student of the Year, sponsored by Savannah Technical College;
John Davis, Honored Posthumously, sponsored by John Davis Florist;
Gail Eubanks, Executive Director, Institutional Advancement & Communications, Savannah Technical College, sponsored by Thomas & Hutton;
Katie Fitzhugh, Director of Reconstruction, Re:Purpose Savannah, sponsored by Architecture 101;
Ralph Forbes, VP/Regional Director, Thomas & Hutton, sponsored by Development Authority of Bryan County and Bryan County/Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce;
Yancy Ford, Superintendent, Effingham County School District, sponsored by Effingham County Industrial Development Authority;
Hermina Glass-Hill, Field Representative, Georgia, Oceana, sponsored by Bertice Berry Productions;
Ben Goldberg, Founder and President, JIT Warehousing and Logistics, sponsored by Sterling Seacrest Pritchard & Savannah Wealth Group;
Cassandra Green, Sr. Director of Patient and Family Services, Hospice Savannah, Inc., sponsored by Hospice Savannah, Inc.;
Kathy Grove, Director of Catering, Leopold’s Ice Cream, sponsored by Leopold’s Ice Cream;
Jeff Hewitt, Executive VP, Visit Savannah, sponsored by Visit Savannah;
Paul Hinchey, President/CEO, St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System, sponsored by Savannah Economic Development Authority;
Pete Hoffman, Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army, United States Army, sponsored by Dr. Bill Cathcart and Dr. Julie Olsen;
Justine James, Deconstruction Specialist, Re:Purpose Savannah, sponsored by Shamrock+;
Michael Kaigler, Interim County Manager, Chatham County, sponsored by BankSouth;
Bill Kelso, VP for Mission Advancement, Goodwill of Southeast Georgia, sponsored by Ad Specialty;
David “Fish” Mihuta, Sales Representative and Continuous Improvement Coordinator, Freightliner of Savannah, sponsored by Dorsey Tire Company;
Brandon Robinson, 2022 Savannah Tech Instructor of the Year, sponsored by Ken & Jackie Sirlin;
Michael Solomon, Vice President/Retail Market Leader, Synovus Bank, sponsored by Cecilia Russo Marketing;
Michael White, Rector, Christ Church Savannah, sponsored by Bertice Berry Productions.
The annual event is hosted by the STC Foundation Community Council, a group of young professionals charged with expanding the local knowledge and profile of the College and its mission. The group also raises funds to support the college, its programs and students. Proceeds from the event benefit the Savannah Technical College Foundation.
Founded in 1984, the Savannah Technical College Foundation is a private, nonprofit organization that exists to raise and disburse funds to support the College’s efforts to enhance learning, workforce training and economic development in Bryan, Chatham, Effingham and Liberty counties.
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