Student and Family Support

College is a time for students to discover their passions, meet new people and begin the path toward professional excellence. Sometimes that journey takes longer than expected, and sometimes the barriers to a fulfilling college experience or a timely graduation can feel difficult to overcome. The Office of Student and Family Support is here to help.

We collaborate with departments across campus to offer holistic support through academic, emotional, social, spiritual and financial resources. We also help parents and families stay engaged via the Bluejay Family Portal, which includes campus news and information about deadlines and events.

By connecting both students and families with the support and resources they need, students can truly thrive—in their studies, lives and careers.

Have a question and don't know where to start?

The Success Center offers one simple, central place to begin. We welcome students and families to contact us via email or call 402.280.1212. Students can also visit us on the lower level of the Reiner-Alumni Memorial Library.

Email the Success Center

Student Resources

Below are a few ways to get help and make the most of your experience at Creighton.

Connect with CURA Services for personalized support when life gets complicated
Apply for financial aid by completing the FAFSA form
Inform us of changes to your family’s financial situation
Designate a family member as an authorized user on your account
Find support for your well-being and safety
Request an academic, housing or temporary accommodation
Attend an event on campus
Join a student organization
Commuter student resources
First-generation student resources

Parent and Family Resources

College represents a significant transition in your student’s life. Like many transitions, it can bring challenges. If you’re looking for tactics to support your student’s success, contact Creighton for tips and ideas or call the Success Center at 402.280.1212. Below are additional ways you can stay informed and offer support.

Activate or sign in to the Bluejay Family Portal
Sign up for or rewatch Bluejay Family Live Panels
Help your student apply for financial aid by completing the FAFSA form
Inform us of changes to your family’s financial situation
Understand your student’s tuition bill
Explore confidentiality and FERPA information (including how to authorize access)
Access NEST, Creighton’s self-service portal for course registration, grades and other student information

How can I get involved at Creighton?

All families are invited to partner with the Parent and Family program to:

Attend and host local sendoffs for incoming freshman students and their parents
Be a John P. Fahey Career Center contact for your employer
Support Creighton with a gift to the Parent Fund
Be a Creighton ambassador for admissions and recruitment at your local high schools

Parent Fund

Parent and Family Leadership Council

Parent with student on Creighton campus helping child to find information on their phone.

Parent and child in front of Go Jays signage.

Mark Your Calendar

Save the date for upcoming events!

Creighton Days Family Weekend is a great time for Bluejay families to experience a bit of Creighton with their student. The weekend includes a family reception, soccer game, Mass, a movie night and more.

Celebrate your student's achievements by attending Commencement and the surrounding events.

Creighton Days Family Weekend

Creighton Commencement

Emergency Funds

Students currently enrolled at Creighton who unexpectedly cannot meet immediate essential expenses may be eligible for assistance. The Student Emergency Fund may provide limited, short-term financial assistance (up to $500). The fund is intended to help offset a short-term emergent financial need and is not meant to replace or supplement financial aid.

Apply for emergency funds