Creighton University has several payment options available to you for your convenience. If you are not utilizing an electronic method of payment, please be sure to include your Net ID with your payment. Payments received after the Last Payment Date, regardless of postmark or attempt dates, are considered late and are subject to late fees.
- Electronic Payments
- Creighton University has partnered with Nelnet Campus Commerce to provide online payment options for our students and their families. Students can access payment options via their NEST account, while Authorized Parties can access Nelnet 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 Nelnet. Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express cards are all accepted. A 2.75% transaction fee will be charged by Nelnet. 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 PayMyTuition 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 Nelnet account.
- In-Person Payments
- Payments can be accepted at the Business Office located in Creighton Hall, First Floor, Room 113. The cashiering window is open Monday through Friday from 8AM to 4:30PM. If you happen to stop by when the window is closed, please drop your payment into the metal depository box located by our front door.
- The following forms of payment are accepted at the window:
- Cash
- Personal Check
- Cashier's Check
- Money Order
- Traveler's Checks
- NOTE: Credit or Debit card payments cannot be accepted in the office. Please see our Policy regarding cash payments.
- 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 - 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 Last Payment Date to ensure that payment is received on time.
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- 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.
- 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
- Please visit here for more information.
- Alternate Financial Arrangements
- Creighton University does not participate in alternate financial arrangements outside of our Payment Plan except for those students who have been awarded Financial Aid that was not processed accurately by the University.
- If Financial Aid has not been awarded on time due to the student or parties outside of the University's failure to complete information or documentation, no such arrangement will be made.
- It will continue to be the responsibility of the student to make sure that any balance not covered by Financial Aid is paid for by the first day of class for the semester.
- Note: It is recommended that all financial aid applications and required documentation be completed and submitted to the Financial Aid Office at least 6 weeks prior to the start of the semester/term to avoid possible delays and resulting late fees.
For students who are unable to make a lump sum payment of their tuition and fees and have a balance of $100 or more due, Creighton has partnered with Nelnet Campus Commerce 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. Please review the Payment Plan page for more details.
