Division of Finance

The Division of Finance oversees five departments that, collectively, ensure that the financial resources of Meharry Medical College are distributed, accounted for, and reported accurately. Led by Cynthia Clemons, MHA, senior vice president and chief financial officer, the Division’s responsibilities extend to on-campus services such as housing, postal and printing needs.

Finance Departments

Treasury Management

Cash Management 

  • Financial assets and resources of the College 
  • Financial information, systems and policies that meet regulatory and other external requirements 
  • Operational needs of the College’s departments 
  • Service needs of students, alumni, faculty, and fellow employees

Student Financial Services 

  • Federal and campus-based student loan programs 
  • Student Account Receivables 

Office of the Controller 

  • Financial accounting and reporting functions, including payroll, procurement, accounts payable, property management and grants/contracts 
  • Compliance regarding College, state and federal requirements, guidelines and laws 

Financial Aid and Scholarship Management

  • Assist with reducing financial burden for all students/families to have educational accessibility and affordability through federal, grants, external, third-party servicers, and scholarship funding programs
  • Process funding programs to help cover the cost of attendance (COA) for educational expenses, including tuition, fees, books, and living expenses but are subject to change year to year
  • Provide one-on-one financial coaching, budgeting tools, and debt management workshops to students/families to bring awareness to long term indebtedness and to become a conscious borrower. 

Office of Financial Planning and Analysis 

  • Development/ Management of the College’s annual operating and capital budget 
  • Financial Analysis 
  • Ad Hoc Reporting 

Financial Systems 

  • Purchasing 
  • Central Receiving 
  • Banner Financial Systems 

Auxiliary Services 

  • Mail services 
  • Print services 
  • Campus housing 
  • College bookstore 
  • Vending services 

New Vendors

Meharrians can use VendorProof to verify the information of new vendors. 

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