| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 39.69 |
| Liaison | April Thompson |
| Submission Date | March 2, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Creighton University
PA-7: Affordability and Access
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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3.14 / 4.00 |
Does the institution have policies and programs to make it accessible and affordable to low-income students?:
A brief description of any policies and programs to minimize the cost of attendance for low-income students:
There are a variety of need-based scholarships (including low-income needs) available for Creighton students. Information about these scholarships can be found here: http://www.creighton.edu/financialaid/typesofaid/creightonscholarships/.
In addition to these need-based scholarships, Creighton actively participates in the Gates Millennium Scholars program (helping numerous high school students complete their college applications); Diversity Scholarship ($30,000 renewable tuition scholarships); the Native American Scholarship, and the Red Cloud Scholarship. For more information, visit https://www.creighton.edu/nac/futurestudents/scholarships/ and https://admissions.creighton.edu/admissions-information/scholarships.
A brief description of any programs to equip the institution’s faculty and staff to better serve students from low-income backgrounds:
Through offices and programs such as The Creighton Intercultural Center, TRiO Student Support Services, Financial Aid Office, Student Employment/Federal Work Study Program, and the Career Center, staff and faculty can receive training to recognize problems before they become insurmountable and provide special support to students from low-income backgrounds.
A brief description of the institution’s programs to guide and prepare students and families from low-income backgrounds for higher education:
1) Creighton hosts Upward Bound program, Upward Bound Math and Science and Education Talent Search (federally funded TRIO programs). These programs assist students and families from low-income backgrounds and individuals with disabilities to gain access to resources and to be successful.
2) Creighton's Student Support Services Program (SSS) exists to surround students from disadvantaged backgrounds with a network of support, giving them the confidence and skills to succeed at Creighton and achieve in life. The program serves low income and first generations students with academic and financial support.
For more information regarding services offered, visit https://www.creighton.edu/trio/
A brief description of the institution's scholarships for low-income students:
There are a variety of scholarships available for low-income students. A full listing of scholarships is here: http://www.creighton.edu/financialaid/typesofaid/creightonscholarships/
Examples of those scholarships are: Native American Merit Scholarships ($30,000 renewable tuition scholarships awarded to students who show a strong and continuous commitment to diversity through extracurricular activities and leadership); Markoe First Generation Scholarships ($30,000 renewable tuition scholarships awarded to students who show a strong and continuous commitment to diversity through extracurricular activities and leadership); and Raymond A. Bucko scholarships (formerly known as Scholarships for Economically and educationally Disadvantaged Students (SEEDS)).
A brief description of the institution’s targeted outreach to recruit students from low-income backgrounds:
1) Creighton participates in the Upward Bound program and Education Talent Search.
1.1 Upward Bound Programs (UBP) at Creighton University assists Omaha high school students in achieving academic skills and personal growth necessary for successful completion of high school and admission to a four-year college/university.
1.2 The Talent Search program identifies and assists individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who have the potential to succeed in higher education. All services are provided free to participants.
2) TRiO Admissions Day: Admission office partners with TRIO program to have a reception for low income high school students at Creighton University to increase their exposure, comfort, and access to Creighton staff and students. Admissions Day events help to recruit and retain students from low-income backgrounds.
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A brief description of the institution’s other policies or programs to make the institution accessible and affordable to low-income students:
Creighton supports undocumented students, many of whom come from disadvantaged backgrounds and low-income families. While we recognize that not all DACA students are low-income students, Creighton is committed to serving and protecting students from all backgrounds.
See Creighton President, Fr. Hendrickson's message about supporting DACA students: https://www.creighton.edu/office-president/messages-campus/spring-2018/jan-31-2018
Does the institution have policies and programs to support non-traditional students?:
A brief description of the institution’s scholarships provided specifically for part-time students:
1) Creighton offers special tuition rates just for adult learners and offer financial aid and scholarships. http://catalog.creighton.edu/undergraduate/professional-studies/tuition-fees/
2) Personalized academic/career counseling is available to adult students and students are eligible for all usual financial aid programs from the federal government and Creighton University. The Osher Foundation Re-entry Scholarship endowment provides support to adult students pursuing a first BA/S. Approximately 15-20 awards are made each academic year.
3) TRiO SSS gives priority standing to high-risk students (immigrant, ELL, former foster youth, homeless, single-parents, students with verified disabilities).
A brief description of the institution’s on-site child care facility, partnership with a local facility, and/or subsidies or financial support to help meet the child care needs of students:
1) Students are given preference as openings appear at the Russell Child Development Center.
2) The Russell Child Development Center serves faculty, staff, and students and offers high-quality care for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. It is NAEYC-accredited and accepts Title XX funding, a government subsidy for child care for which low income families may be eligible. Undergraduate students will frequently qualify for this funding, though it is not restricted to student parents. Student parents who utilize Title XX are allowed to pay for extra study hours not covered by their authorizations.
3) A limited amount of tuition discounts are given based on need and are often utilized by graduate students. The discount is 20% of the tuition fee.
A brief description of the institution’s other policies and programs to support non-traditional students:
Creighton supports a variety of non-traditional students, including military/veterans and adult students. Examples are below.
1) Creighton is proud to participate in the Yellow Ribbon program, which is designed to help veterans avoid up to 100 percent of out-of-pocket tuition and fees associated with education programs that may exceed the Post 9/11 GI Bill tuition benefit. Creighton’s Office of Military and Veterans Affairs provides services and support to our Veterans, Service members, Dependents and Spouses (VSDS) while promoting a culture of success, well-being and trust. http://catalog.creighton.edu/undergraduate/military-veteran-affairs/
2) The programs offered through Graduate, Adult and Professional Studies at Creighton have been designed and priced with adult students in mind. Students can choose a full-time or part-time class load or enroll in our AcceleratedCREIGHTON programs to earn a degree in a shorter period of time. Each option offers tuition costs in line with program formats.
Does the institution wish to pursue Part 2 of this credit (tracking accessibility and affordability)? (If data is not available, select 'No'):
The percentage of entering students that are low-income (0-100):
The graduation/success rate for low-income students (0-100):
On average, the percentage of need that was met for students who were awarded any need-based aid (e.g. as reported to the U.S. Common Data Set initiative, item H2) (0-100):
The percentage of students graduating with no interest-bearing student loan debt or for whom no out-of-pocket tuition is required (i.e. the percentage of graduates who have not taken out interest-bearing loans) (0-100):
Estimated percentage of students that participate in or directly benefit from the institution’s policies and programs to support low-income and non-traditional students (0-100):
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Data are for academic 2016-17. This is to be consistent with the performance base year using across this survey. For Part 2, data reports on undergraduate students.
Data are for academic 2016-17. This is to be consistent with the performance base year using across this survey. For Part 2, data reports on undergraduate students.
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.