What is Nitro?

Nitro is an educational resource that helps students and families navigate the complexities of paying for college. We offer advice on financial aid, a comprehensive FAFSA guide, and a scholarship search tool.

How do I apply for the $2,000 Nitro Scholarship?

Click here to apply for the scholarship, review eligibility and official rules.

How will I know if I won the $2,000 Nitro Scholarship?

The winner is typically announced a few weeks after the entry deadline. Winners are notified via email, and we can only publicly announce who won after they accept the scholarship. In the meantime, remember that you can increase your chances of winning by reapplying every month.

Where can I find a list of scholarships?

The Nitro Scholarship Finder can help you explore hundreds of opportunities and filter based on field of study, background, and more.

When attempting to apply for a scholarship, my email is not accepted, why?

Most users resolve this issue by switching to another browser.

I am not a U.S. resident; can I still apply for scholarships through Nitro?

Unfortunately, we are not able to offer our scholarships or services to students outside of the U.S. at this time.

I have a question about a loan application, can Nitro help?

For questions about a loan application, please get in touch with the lender directly. Nitro does not process loan applications.

I need to update the college I will be attending. Where do I go to do that?

You can go here to update your profile.

I need help or have questions about FAFSA, who can I ask?

For personalized assistance, you can reach the Federal Student Aid Information Center directly at 1-800-433-3243.

Is there someone I can call at Nitro to ask a question?

We are a small team and do not currently have customer service agents working over the phone. Please review the full FAQs page, to see if your question is answered, if not, feel free to contact us using the “Contact Us” form.

I want to stop receiving emails, where can I go to request this?

If you’d like to change your email preferences, you can do so using the links at the bottom of any of our messages.