Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bursar
Noun
/ˈbɜr.sər/
Definition
A bursar is an official in a school or college responsible for managing financial affairs, particularly student finances, such as tuition and fees.
Examples
- The bursar prepared the end-of-year financial report.
- If you have questions about your tuition fees, you should contact the bursar’s office.
- The bursar manages all monetary transactions related to student accounts.
Meaning
The term bursar refers to the administrative officer in charge of a budget and the collection of funds in an educational institution.
Synonyms
- finance officer
- treasurer
- administrator
