Navigating Creighton University's Student Nest: A Comprehensive Guide

Creighton University's Student Nest serves as a central hub for students to manage their academic and financial affairs. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the Student Nest, covering essential aspects such as student accounts, tuition payments, financial aid, registration, and other important resources.

Understanding Student Accounts

The Student Accounts office is dedicated to assisting Creighton students and their families with electronic bills (e-bills) for tuition, fees, room, board, and other related charges. It is crucial to understand the policies and procedures of Student Accounts to ensure a smooth and timely payment process.

Electronic Billing (eBills)

Creighton University exclusively uses electronic bills (eBills). Tuition bills are considered the student's responsibility. Students must ensure that the party responsible for paying their tuition receives a copy of the billing statement or is granted access to their student account information on NEST as an Authorized User. If a payment plan is being used, the responsible party should also be set up as an Authorized Party on the TouchNet site.

Important Note: Due to FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act), Student Accounts can only discuss student account details with individuals listed as Authorized Users with financial access on NEST.

Payment Deadlines and Methods

Payments for tuition, room, board, and fees are due in full before the start of each semester, no later than the official due date. Failure to receive a statement does not excuse late payments.

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Creighton University offers a payment plan through TouchNet, a third-party vendor. Monthly payments can be automatically withdrawn from a checking or savings account without a fee. Credit or debit card payments are accepted online through NEST (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express). However, a 3% convenience fee is charged by TouchNet for each credit or debit card transaction. For acceptable forms of payment please refer to our payment options information.

Health Insurance Waiver

University policy requires that all full-time students have comprehensive health insurance coverage. Students are automatically charged for the University-sponsored plan until a waiver is submitted to demonstrate comparable coverage. Once Student Health receives the waiver information, the charge will be removed from the student account. The last day for new students to waive the student health insurance is January 23, 2026.

Yearbook Waiver

Only 4th-year medical students are assessed for a yearbook. Students who do not wish to receive a yearbook can request a waiver online through NEST. Waivers are not accepted after the payment due date for the fall semester.

Student Refunds

After financial aid is applied and tuition and fees are paid in full, Creighton University issues refunds for any excess funds. Students anticipating a refund must sign up for direct deposit through NEST. With the exception of Parent PLUS loans, paper checks are no longer issued for student refunds.

Employer Tuition Deferral

Students whose employers offer tuition reimbursement may be eligible to defer the portion of their tuition covered by their employer.

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To participate in the program, students must:

Be employed by an organization with a qualified tuition reimbursement program.
Be accepted and enrolled in the BS in Leadership (BILS), the MS in Organizational Leadership, MS in Health Informatics, Health Informatics Certificate, Organizational Leadership Graduate Certificate, or select Heider College of Business Graduate Programs.
Complete and submit the Employer Tuition Deferral Application each semester they intend to defer tuition.

Important Considerations for Tuition Deferral:

Tuition is due in full no later than 45 days after the final day of classes.
Payments from other sources (loans, scholarships) are applied to unpaid tuition first.
Deferred balances cannot be included in monthly payment plans.
Diplomas and transcripts will not be issued until all invoices are paid in full.
Late payment fees may be assessed, and holds may be placed on accounts with deferred balances.
The University withdrawal policy applies to both the student and employer's share of tuition.
Students are responsible for ensuring their account is paid in full, even if their employer has committed to covering a portion of the tuition.

If the balance is not paid within 45 days of the last day of classes, the University may:

Offset any financial aid refund without further notice.
Report the delinquency to credit bureaus.
Refer the account to a collection agency or law firm for the full amount due, plus associated fees.

Holds on Student Accounts

A HOLD on registration, diplomas, grades, or transcripts indicates an outstanding balance for tuition, a University emergency loan, or an incomplete Exit Interview. Student Accounts will release HOLDS once all balances are paid or the Exit Interview is completed.

Additional Information

Creighton University does not differentiate tuition based on a student's state of residence.
Students must be degree- or certificate-seeking and attending at least half-time to be eligible for financial aid.
Creighton University provides 1098-T forms by January 31st each year, accessible through NEST.
Creighton University cannot provide tax advice.
Creighton University reports payments received for qualified tuition and related expenses in Box 1 of the 1098-T form.

Student Loans and ECSI

Creighton University partners with ECSI for servicing various student loans, including Creighton University Undergraduate, Federal Perkins, Health Professional, and Federal Nursing Loans.

ECSI handles:

Sending billing statements and loan payment coupons.
Processing loan repayments.
Processing deferments, cancellations, and forbearances.

ECSI offers online services for:

Viewing bills and account balances.
Obtaining tax information.
Updating personal information.
Accessing downloadable forms.
Completing online Exit Interviews.
Viewing and signing Promissory Notes.
Making payments or setting up payment schedules.

Student Loan Exit Interviews

Students who are no longer enrolled at least half-time must complete an exit interview for each of their loans. This counseling session advises students of their loan repayment schedule, obligations, and rights to deferment and/or cancellation. A Student Loan Exit Hold is placed on each student account until the Exit Interview is completed.

Notary Services

Creighton University Student Accounts offers free notary services to students and alumni.

Requirements:

Present the original document to be signed.
Do not sign the document until in front of the Notary.
Present a government-issued photo ID.

Registering for Classes

The NEST portal is also used for registering for classes. Before registering, students should:

Consult with their faculty preceptor or academic advisor.
Review the Schedule of Courses.
Use the schedule planner worksheet to organize their schedule.
Consult the Undergraduate Bulletin for course and program information.

Incoming freshmen are required to take RSP 101 (or RSP 104 for honor students; RSP 105 for transfer students).

To register for classes:

Log in to NEST.
Select Student Services, then Registration, and the relevant semester.
Click Add/Drop Classes and enter the Registration PIN.
Enter the 5-digit Course Reference Numbers (CRN) for each course and click Submit Changes.

The New Student Portal

Creighton's New Student Portal is a central resource for undergraduate, adult learner, and graduate applicants. The portal is tailored to each student and should be checked regularly throughout the admission process.

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