Types of Financial Aid
Understanding Your Aid Options
Creighton University’s Office of Financial Aid administers millions of dollars in student aid each year from federal, state, institutional and private sources. This aid helps students take the next step in their educational goals. Explore the different types of aid available to help fund your education at Creighton.
Student Employment
Each year, more than 2,500 Creighton students help meet their educational expenses by working through Federal Work Study and university-funded employment. Learn more about this aspect of financial aid.
Applying for Financial Aid
To apply for aid, you’ll need to complete the FAFSA and apply to Creighton. The FAFSA can be filed any time starting in October for the next school year. Creighton's school code is 002542. Once you’ve completed the FAFSA and have been accepted to Creighton, you’ll receive an award notification.
Summer School Aid
For undergraduate students wishing to attend summer school and receive financial aid, a FAFSA for the new academic year will need to be on file, and students will need to complete a Summer Aid Application.
Please keep the following in mind:
- You must be enrolled at least half-time over the combined summer sessions to be eligible for student loans. Your loan funds won't be disbursed until you hit the half-time requirement.
- Pell-eligible students are eligible at less than half-time status.
- During the summer, only Federal Pell Grant funds (for eligible undergraduate students) and Federal Direct Student Loans are available. No University Scholarships are honored during the summer. Scholarship funds received in the summer will reduce fall and spring eligibility.
- You may need to complete additional loan requirements to borrow during the summer. Those requirements will be communicated once you accept the aid offer.
