Open Records Requests

The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 et seq.) provides that all public records, except those specifically exempt from disclosure by court order or by law, are available for inspection and copying upon request. The Georgia Open Records Act applies to existing records, and does not require that an agency answer questions, create new documents, or prepare new reports, compilations, or summaries.

Our organization is comprised of three entities; the Georgia Student Finance Commission, the Georgia Student Finance Authority, and the Georgia Education Savings Authority. Each entity has a designated Open Records Officer who is responsible for receiving, coordinating, and responding to requests for records. Please direct your request to the appropriate officer listed below:

Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC)
Georgia Student Finance Authority (GSFA)

Open Records Officer: Stephen DeBaun
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address:
Open Records Officer (GSFC | GSFA)
2082 East Exchange Place
Tucker, GA 30084
 

Georgia Education Savings Authority (GESA)

Open Records Officer: Jenna McWhorter
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address:
Open Records Officer (GESA)
2082 East Exchange Place
Tucker, GA 30084
 

Submitting a Request

Requests may be submitted in writing by email or postal mail. To assist us in processing your requests quickly, please:

  • Clearly identify the records you are seeking;
  • Specify the dates, names, or subjects related to the records if possible;
  • Include with your full name, mailing or email address, and telephone number; and
  • Direct your request to the correct Open Records Officer for the entity that maintains the records.

Response and Fees

  • Under Georgia law, our offices will provide an initial response within three (3) business days of receiving your request. If the records cannot be produced within that time, you will be notified of the estimated timeframe for completion.
  • Fees may be charged as permitted by law. This may include a reasonable charge for search, retrieval, redaction, and copying of records, as well as the actual cost of producing copies.
  • Payment of applicable fees may be required prior to the release of records. Payments may be made by check or money order payable to the Georgia Student Finance Commission with "Open Records Request" in the memo line. Please mail to the attention of the appropriate Open Records Officer.