Meet Dr. Primas

About Dr. Primas 

Energetic and transformational leader providing oversight for the areas of Financial Aid & Scholarships and Student Accounts.

Dr. LaMario Primas is a born and raised Milledgeville, GA native who has a sincere passion for Higher Education, student service and the community-at-large. Dr. Primas currently serves as the Associate Vice President of Student Financial Services at Morehouse College where he oversees the administration of all federal and state aid programs, including institutional scholarships estimating over $148 Million as well as the Office of Student Accounts. In addition to administering aid to eligible students, Dr. Primas and his team successfully strengthened the fiscal stability of Morehouse College by reduced institutional accounts receivables by 85% and awarded over 80% of all available institutional scholarships to eligible students within a one-year time span.

Dr. Primas is a proud graduate of Clark Atlanta University where he earned a Doctorate in Higher Education Leadership. Dr. Primas’ drive and passion are refueled each year during commencement exercises as it continues to reignite the torch of student service. He is also a United States Navy Veteran and an active member of John Wesley Lodge No. 161, Prince Hall Affiliated Masons and Nabbar Temple No. 128, Prince Hall Affiliated Shriners. Outside of education and community service, Dr. Primas enjoys spending time with his wife, Mrs. Chenoa Primas and 2-year-old daughter, Chloe Marie Primas, family, and friends.