Blog

Nitro Knowledge. Your Guide to Paying for College.

Breakdown: What makes an effective financial aid appeal letter
Financial Aid

For most students, even generous award packages leave a significant gap between the cost of college and what you (and your family) can afford to pay. If that’s the case for you, a well-crafted appeal letter — with documented reasons for your appeal — might convince the college of your choice to increase your financial aid award.

Read More

Is College Still Worth It? 3 Studies that Say Yes
Getting Ready for College

There’s no doubt college degrees have value, but as the costs to families continue to increase, it’s little wonder so many students and their families are starting to wonder: In pure dollars and cents, is college actually worth it?

Read More

What is Merit-Based Aid (and How You Can Get it)
Financial Aid

Typically, when people think of financial aid, they think of need-based grants and federal loans that are subsidized or have other favorable terms, largely given to students with demonstrated financial need. But there are plenty of aid options for families with higher incomes.

Read More

The Pros and Cons of Dorm-life vs. Living at Home: What Makes Sense?
Getting Ready for College

We’ve all heard the cliché: Living on campus is an essential part of the college experience. But is it really?

Turns out, roughly half of college students don’t live on campus (it happens slightly more often at public schools than private ones.) With good reason: On average, living on campus can add about $10k per year to your kid’s college costs. 

Read More

How to Get Great Letters of Recommendation for College
Getting Ready for College

Asking for letters of recommendation isn’t anyone’s favorite part of applying to college, but it’s an important one. We’ve got many ideas listed below to make the process painless for you and your teachers – and ensure you get the most effective letters of recommendation that can further strengthen your college applications.

Read More

Helping Your Teen Stay on Top of College Applications
Getting Ready for College

How to Walk the Fine Line Between Over-parenting and Disappearing Act

The time between enrolling your child in Kindergarten and getting them ready for college can feel like an eye-blink. Yet here you are. This is one of the last “childhood” milestones you and your son or daughter will go through together and it’s fraught with anxiety.

Read More
Best Banks for Private Student Loans in 2017. Get Your Rate.
Article Topics
Additional Resources

© 2021 Nitro College. All Rights Reserved.

Disclaimer:  The information obtained throughout the Nitro site is intended to be used for educational purposes only. All product names, logos, and other trademarks displayed within the Nitro site are the property of their respective owners. Here at Nitro we strive to provide you with accurate, up-to-date information, but suggest checking the source directly. We recommend consulting a licensed financial professional before making any financial decisions. This site may be compensated through our partner relationships. NitroCollege.com is not endorsed or affiliated with the U.S. Department of Education.

Follow Us