bursar

Meanings

• noun

  An officer in a school, college, or university who is responsible for the financial affairs of the students.

  - "The bursar handles all financial matters related to students in the university."
  - "Students should contact the bursar for any queries regarding their fees."

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Variants

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bursar , bursars

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'bursa' meaning purse or money pouch.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'bursar' comes from the Latin word 'bursa', which means purse or money pouch.

2. In some universities, the bursar is also known as the 'University Treasurer' or 'Finance Officer'.

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1. Financial Aid Officer: A Financial Aid Officer is responsible for administering financial aid programs, processing applications, and determining eligibility for financial assistance.

2. Registrar: A Registrar is an administrative officer in an educational institution who is responsible for maintaining academic records of students.

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Culture

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In educational institutions, the bursar plays a crucial role in managing the financial affairs of students. They oversee the collection of fees, disbursement of scholarships and grants, and maintain the financial records of the institution.

How to Memorize "bursar"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person sitting at a desk, surrounded by financial records and papers, handling the financial affairs of students.

2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Bursar Begins Budgeting, Understanding, Recording, and Settling Accounts Regularly' to remember the meaning of the word.

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