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What Happens If You Don't Pay Your Student Loans in 2025?
Failing to pay your student loans can lead to serious consequences, like wage garnishment. Learn about the potential impacts & how to avoid them.
November 28, 20226 min read
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How to Get an Athletic Scholarship
Athletic scholarships are highly competitive, so receiving one can be a complicated process. Check out this guide to learn about how you can get an athletic scholarship.
November 28, 20227 min read
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Why students do not apply for financial aid
Higher education is undeniably expensive, but many students do not apply for aid. Read on to learn why these students are not applying for financial aid.
November 28, 20224 min read
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What is the average interest rate on a student loan?
Being aware of the student loan interest can help you understand your own finances. Read on to learn about the average interest rate on a student loan.
November 28, 20227 min read
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Below are the highlights about some amazing scholarships for women that we think you’ll love. A couple have deadlines approaching, so don’t miss out!
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November 24, 20221 min read
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When do you have to start paying student loans?
As the time to repay student loans approaches, you should be sure to note when you have to start paying those student loans.
November 24, 20229 min read
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College degree trends
Over the years, the most popular degree programs change. Check out this guide to learn more about college degree trends.
November 24, 20225 min read
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Most important factors for choosing a college degree
Choosing a major is an important, but daunting decision, so here are some important factors to consider when choosing your college degree to help.
November 22, 20225 min read
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When Does Interest Start on Student Loans?
If you’re wondering when to start your student loan repayment, check out this guide to gain a comprehensive understanding.
November 22, 20226 min read
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When does student loan repayment start?
If you’re wondering when to start your student loan repayment, check out this guide to gain a comprehensive understanding.
November 22, 20226 min read
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How to take out a student loan
Student loans are a popular option for college students, so as you consider your financial options, check out this guide on how to take out a student loan.
November 18, 20225 min read
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Is student loan forgiveness real?
The topic of student loan forgiveness has been hotly debated for several years now, and as you plan your future, you will need to know if it is a reality.
November 18, 20228 min read
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Difference Between Financial Aid and Scholarships
Navigating the world of financial aid can be difficult, what with loans, grants, scholarships, fellowships, and more. Read on to learn more comprehensively about the specifics of scholarships and financial aid.
November 16, 20225 min read
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When Do College Applications Open?
Preparing for college applications requires having an organized schedule. Check out this guide to learn when college applications open so you can start yours.
November 16, 20227 min read
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Can you use student loans for rent?
Student loans alleviate much of the burden of tuition, but attending college has many other expenses. Read on to learn if you can use your loans to pay rent.
November 16, 20226 min read
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Difference Between Fellowship and Scholarship
The words fellowship and scholarship are frequently tossed around during discussions of financial aid. Read this guide to gain a comprehensive understanding of what the two actually mean.
November 14, 20224 min read
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Do NAIA schools give athletic scholarships?
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics has tons of student athletes, but do these athletes receive athletic financial aid? Read on to learn more.
November 14, 20224 min read
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When do you repay money granted through a scholarship?
Scholarships are a popular source of financial aid, but it’s not always clear how different they are from loans. Read this guide to learn if scholarships are another form of financial aid that requires payment.
November 14, 20226 min read
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Happy Women’s History Month! March is a time to celebrate women’s enormous contributions to United States history. Of course, we at Scholly celebrate women’s incredible accomplishments all year. But we thought this would be a great opportunity to share a few of our favorite scholarships for women!
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November 11, 20220 min read
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How long does it take to pay off student loans?
Loans make it possible for thousands to attend college, but paying them off can take time. Read this guide to learn how long it takes to pay off student loans.
November 11, 202211 min read
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How to Get a Football Scholarship
Football scholarships are competitive, but they can be of great assistance to athletes looking to pursue higher education.
November 7, 20227 min read
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What GPA Do You Need For a Full Scholarship in 2025?
Learn what GPA range you need for a full scholarship starting from 3.0, plus factors that can boost your chances, like community service and more.
November 7, 20228 min read
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Does paying a student loan build credit?
A good credit score will make your future finances much easier to manage. Check out this guide to see if paying your student loans can help boost that credit.
November 5, 20228 min read
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How to get a scholarship for baseball
Baseball is known as the American pastime, but did you know it could also help you get a college scholarship? Read on to learn more about how you can use your athletic talents to pursue your degree.
November 5, 20225 min read
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When are scholarships awarded?
Scholarships often operate on strict deadlines, requiring applicants to submit all their materials in a timely manner. But when do scholarship providers actually award scholarship funds? Read on to find out.
November 5, 20224 min read
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How to apply for merit scholarships
Applying for merit scholarships is easy if you know where to look. Merit scholarships are a form of financial aid that award free money to students with outstanding achievements. Extremely good grades and academic achievement can result in merit-based aid.
According to research from the 2019-2020 school year, 22% of undergraduate college students received some kind of merit-based scholarship. High school students are eligible for merit awards as well— anyone can win a merit scholarship.
It can
November 5, 20226 min read
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How long is a college essay?
The length of a college essay can vary, but if it’s too long or short, readers will not be impressed. Read this guide to learn how long a real college essay is.
November 1, 20228 min read
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Can transfer students get scholarships?
Although transfer students often save money by attending two years of community college, this doesn't change the fact that transferring to a four-year institution is still incredibly expensive.
October 27, 20225 min read
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Does Stanford give scholarships?
Located in the city of Palo Alto, California, Stanford University is an incredibly prestigious school. Every year, the college receives applications from thousands of local and international students who want to get a Stanford education. However, in addition to its prestige, Stanford is also incredibly expensive. Tuition alone stands at $57,693. Paired with other important fees like books and room and board, the cost of attendance for one year at Stanford is $82,162. To cover these high costs, c
October 27, 20224 min read
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How to apply for federal student loans
The first step in applying for a federal student loan or really any federal student aid is to navigate to the Federal Student Aid page.
October 27, 20225 min read