Bursar roles are administrative, they don't teach or interact with students often. The bursar will process your scholarship funds, but you can't consult them about course issues.
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Financial Jargon
In conversations with a bursar, expect financial terms like 'tuition', 'fees', and 'budgets'. You must discuss your tuition payment plan with the bursar before the semester starts.
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Not an Accountant
While they deal with money, a bursar isn't the same as an accountant or auditor. Although the bursar oversees financial matters, accounting details should go to the accounts department.