Tuition Payments and Statements

Authorizing Parents and Others in NEST and TouchNet

Due to the Family Education Rights to Privacy Act (FERPA), the Creighton University Business Office cannot discuss or provide financial information to parents or other individuals without the student’s authorization. Students must authorize parents or other individuals in BOTH the NEST and TouchNet (Authorized User)- this requires two different authorizations by the student. Please follow these directions for authorization. 

If you need assistance accessing your NEST account, please contact IT at 402.280.1111. If you need assistance within the TouchNet portal, please contact Student Financial Services at 402.280.1110.

Your Tuition Statement will include the following where applicable:

• Tuition
• University, program, course-specific, and/or lab fees
• Special books and materials fees
• Health insurance charges
  • Creighton University mandates that all full-time students be covered by a comprehensive health insurance plan for the entire academic year. It is the responsibility of each student to submit proof of comparable insurance coverage by completing the online waiver process on the NEST annually for each academic year. The fee will automatically reverse within 48 hours if the waiver has been approved.
• Room and board charges
• Parking permit fees
• POM device fees
• Medical school yearbook fee
  • The yearbook fee is charged to all 4th year School of Medicine students on their Fall semester statement. If the student does not wish to receive a yearbook, they must complete the online waiver process on NEST by the due date for fall. Failure to complete the waiver by the deadline will result in the student being responsible for the payment of this fee. No late waivers will be accepted. For further information on the distribution of the yearbook, please contact your class president.
• Expected future payments (payments planned through the successful enrollment in the Payment Plan)
• Scholarships, grants and loans that are expected or have already been applied to the account
  • It is important that you check with the Financial Aid Office to ensure that all your loan requirements have been completed and your loan will be processed on time.
• Important Information regarding your statement

Tuition must be paid in full or a Payment Plan must be established no later than the first day of your term, or the due date, whichever is earlier. Any payment received after this date is subject to monthly Late Payment Fees. If a student registers for courses or adds other charges after the due date, the new balance is due immediately.

Opus Hall and Davis Square Housing Due Dates

Students residing in Opus Hall or Davis Square with a 12-month contract are responsible for paying the Summer housing charges during the Summer term. Creighton offers two ways to pay: in full by June 1 or creating a payment plan by the specified due date. During fall and spring semesters, students are required to pay in full by the start of the term or may create a payment plan.

If you are having trouble viewing your statement, please contact us.

• Electronic Payments
  • Creighton University has partnered with TouchNet to provide online payment options for our students and their families. Students can access payment options via their NEST account, while Authorized Users can access TouchNet directly.
  • One-time manual payments made online are processed immediately and applied to the tuition account in real-time. The following forms of payment are accepted online:
    • Electronic Check (e-check): Transfer funds directly from your checking or savings account with no additional fees.
    • Credit or Debit Card: This option is only available online through TouchNet. Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express cards are all accepted. A 3% transaction fee will be charged by TouchNet. This fee cannot be waived or refunded, even if the payment is cancelled, refunded, credited or charged back. The amount of the fee related to your transaction will be displayed before you complete the transaction and will be recorded as a separate charge on your credit card or banking statement.
    • International Payments: Creighton University has partnered with TransferMate, which allows students to pay student tuition and fees in the currency of their choice. Simply select International Payment as your payment method when paying through your TouchNet account.
• Payments by Mail
  • The same methods of payment available in-person are available via mail.
  • Payments can be made payable to Creighton University and mailed to:
  • Creighton University Business Office 
    780330 California Plaza 
    Omaha, NE 68178-0330
  • It is very important that you include the Net ID for the student to ensure credit to the proper account.
  • If you are sending payment from a 529 College Savings Plan, you should request your withdrawal at least 10 business days prior to the due date to ensure that payment is received on time.

• Employer Tuition Deferral Program
  • Students whose company or agency reimburses the student directly through an employer tuition reimbursement plan may be eligible to defer the portion of their tuition that will be covered by their employer reimbursement. Students who elect to participate in this program must:
    • Be currently employed by an organization which maintains a qualified tuition reimbursement program.
    • Be accepted and enrolled in the BS in Leadership (BILS), the MS in Organizational Leadership, or Heider College of Business Graduate Programs (all other University programs are excluded).
    • Fill out the Employer Tuition Deferral Application. This application must be submitted each semester in which the student intends to defer the portion of tuition covered by reimbursement. If you are registered for two eight-week terms in one semester, you only need to submit the form once, by the start of the first eight-week class or classes. More about the Employer Tuition Deferral Program.
• Third-Party Billing or Sponsors
  • Creighton University offers third-party billing or special billing to students whose employers or other outside agencies pay the tuition, fees, and expenses. Examples of these types of programs may include ROTC, military tuition assistance, embassy sponsorship or employer tuition assistance programs.
  • Students must submit a voucher, letter of credit, purchase order or authorization form to the Business Office by the first day of the term of each semester.
  • Any items that are not covered by the authorization or voucher form are the responsibility of the student and must be paid by the first day of the term for the semester. Failure to pay on time will result in late fees.
  • Book vouchers that are issued to students whose books and/or other supplies are paid for by their sponsor should be presented to the Creighton Bookstore. The bookstore will process the authorization or voucher for payment.
• Military Discounts and Required Verification
  • More information on Military Discounts.

For students who are unable to make a lump sum payment of their tuition and fees and have a balance of $150 or more due, Creighton has partnered with TouchNet to offer an easy monthly payment plan. This is the only option to spread out your out-of-pocket tuition payments to avoid late fees. 

Creighton University has partnered with TransferMate, a leading cross-border payments provider, to offer you easy, economical and secure international tuition payment options. When a statement is ready, students can view it via NEST, or authorized users can access it via TouchNet. Students and authorized users can pay by clicking the TransferMate link. TransferMate offers an easy, automated and secure payment.

With TransferMate, students can pay tuition and fees in their local currency from nearly any country.

The benefits of TransferMate include:

• Accurate currency conversions
• Competitive exchange rates
• Local currency payment methods
• Faster payment posting to your student account
• Exceptional customer service

Get started by logging in to your student account center.

• Watch this video for a quick demo
• Download step-by-step instructions: English | Spanish

Who can I contact for assistance?

• For transaction-specific questions, contact TransferMate via Skype, Live Chat, Email or Phone. View contact details.
• For questions relating to your student payment center, contact the Business Office.

Will I be charged for using this service?

• All international payments made through TransferMate are completely free of charge although you may be charged by your bank for making a local transaction. This is unfortunately out of our control.
• Domestic transactions are subject to a $20 fee to cover costs.

Why do I need to provide identification?

• By law, TransferMate is required to identify the person transferring funds from their bank account. Your identification will ensure that you and your institution are protected against money laundering attempts.

How will I know if my payment has been successful?

• Once your payment has been received, the pending payment will be removed and the transaction added to the Payment History in your student account center. Additionally, you will receive an email confirming that your payment was successful.

How long does a transaction take?

• Once TransferMate has received your payment into the local bank account in your country, TransferMate sends your payment the same day from our account to your institution. These payments are generally received by your institution the same day if payments are received into our local account in your country before 2 p.m. GMT.

When will my payment be posted to my student account?

• Your payment will automatically be posted to your student account within 24-48 hours from payment completion.

Where are TransferMate payments shown in my Student Account?

• When the student registers the payment, it is displayed on the home page as a Pending Alternate Payment Method. Once the payment is made, and funds are confirmed by TransferMate, the student account is updated and it can be seen in the Payment and Account History.

Can my family or other authorized users have access to my Student Account?

• Students may set up authorized users to view their billing information and/or their student bill on their behalf. Please note that, in accordance with FERPA, this does not allow the authorized user to view the student's academic records, course schedule or other personal information. Authorized users may view student account activity, make payments and set up payment plans.