Appily (previously known as Cappex) is a student-focused college planning platform that helps you research, plan, and apply to college with confidence. On Appily, students can explore colleges through a powerful college search engine, discover financial aid opportunities with a comprehensive scholarship database, and use practical application support tools. 

You can take virtual campus tours, compare schools side by side, and get matched with colleges that are actively interested in admitting you.

Appily brings together everything students and families need for the college exploration and admissions journey, from finding the right fit schools to navigating scholarships and applications, all in one trusted place.

Choosing a college is one of the biggest decisions students make, but the process often feels overwhelming. Before Appily, students had to jump between different college search platforms, scholarship databases, and application guides just to piece everything together. 

We created Appily (formerly Cappex) to bring all of that into one place. Appily simplifies college planning by combining a powerful college search engine, a robust scholarship database, and step-by-step application support tools. Our goal is to cut through the noise, reduce stress, and give students the confidence to plan their education and future opportunities with clarity.

Appily is an all-in-one hub for college search, application support, scholarship matching, and virtual campus tours. While other platforms do one thing well, Appily combines everything students need in one place, saving time, stress, and dozens of browser tabs.

You’ll explore colleges, get matched, apply, and discover real scholarships—all from a single, personalized dashboard. No more bouncing between Fastweb, Naviance, Niche, or College Board.

Yes. Appily is trusted by students, parents, and counselors across the country. Our tools and resources have been shared by authoritative sources like The New York Times, NPR, MSNBC, CNN, Forbes, USA Today, Harvard, Berkley, Cornell, and countless leading education experts. Our data comes from verified school partners, federal databases, and scholarship foundations.

We’re obsessed with accuracy because your future depends on it.

Because it’s simpler and smarter. Appily is a one-stop shop. No more multiple sites for college search, another for scholarships, and another for direct admission. Appily does all three, plus gives you virtual tours and our college planner deadline tracking, all in one dashboard. We save you clicks, time, and stress. 

And we’ve got the results to prove it. Our 72% user approval rating for integrated scholarships and direct admission speaks for itself. 

Yes. You can share your profile with your counselor or parent by sharing your log in details or participating in Appily Match, our Direct Admissions program. 

Yes. If you're switching schools, finishing a degree, or returning to college after time away, Appily supports your journey. Use filters to find transfer-friendly schools or explore programs designed for adult learners.

Appily Advance is built specifically for working adults, grad students, and career-changers. Visit advance.appily.com to explore accredited online programs, compare costs, and get guidance on returning to school.

Appily Serve is your go-to hub for exploring military education benefits. From tuition assistance and scholarships to leadership programs, we have it all in one place. Appily Serve helps service members and military‑connected students plan and pay for college while serving.

Appily Match is a direct admission feature that connects students to colleges that want them, before they even apply. Think of it like this: colleges apply to you! 

Once your profile is complete, colleges can review your GPA, coursework, major interests, and location. If you’re a good fit, they send you real admission offers... no separate app required. And usually, scholarships come with these admission offers.

This means less stress, faster decisions, and more control over your future. You get to see which schools are ready to invest in you, early in senior year.

No. You are always in control. Appily Match is designed to open doors, not lock you in. If you accept an offer, that college knows you’re seriously interested and will follow up with the next steps (like confirming financial aid or submitting final transcripts). But it’s non-binding until you choose to enroll.

If you change your mind, you can decline the offer and explore other options, whether that’s applying elsewhere, comparing aid packages, or taking a gap year.

Uploaded the wrong transcript, or ready to share an updated one? No problem. You can upload a new transcript anytime in your Appily profile—we’ll always use the most recent version you’ve added.

If you’d like to remove it completely, your direct admissions profile lives on Appily Match. Just sign in with your email or log in through the email you got when you received your first direct admissions offer. From there, you’ll be able to manage or remove your transcript.

Yes! Appily is very safe and secure. We are owned by EAB, a long-standing and well-respected partner to thousands of colleges and universities across the country. Appily follows strict data protection standards and never shares your contact information with colleges unless you say yes. You control what colleges see in your profile. And unlike some sites, we don’t sell your info to random third parties. 

We also use a rigorous screening process to review scholarships before adding them to our scholarship database. That protects you from scams and keeps your information safe. 

Yes! Appily is always free. 

If you'd like to delete your Appily account, please  complete this form. 

You can also read our privacy policy to learn how we secure your data  by clicking here. 

Yes! You may opt-out of receiving email communication from Appily via the unsubscribe link contained in the email message.

To opt-out of third-party communications, you must contact the applicable third party. If you have any questions about opting out, please contact us at [email protected], and we will do our best to answer them. 

You can read our complete privacy policy to learn more by clicking here. 

Nope. You never, ever have to pay for Appily or any of the tools associated with Appily.  

Appily is not a scam. Appily is a free, quick, and easy-to-use resource that simplifies the college discovery, application, and decision process.  

No, Appily can help students of all ages and stages find and pay for college. On the Appily website you’ll see our Transfer Student portal that’s designed to help guide college students through the transfer process. Appily can assist adult students returning to college and college graduates in finding master's and doctoral programs. 

If you’d like to change the email address that you use for your account, please log in with your username and password. Next, click "gear" icon on the top of the screen.

From there, click the "settings" link. On this page, you’ll be able to change the email address where you receive correspondence. 

Appily respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it. Simply put- your information is safe with us. Appily has security measures in place to keep the information you provide to us safe from unauthorized access. To learn more, click here.  

Appily works directly with colleges and universities around the world to gather, create and validate college and scholarship information. Ensuring we have the most accurate and current data is a top priority for us. You can read more about our data attribution by clicking here.  

We use the information we collect to provide you with products and services and customize your experience using the Appily Site. We also use the information we collect and receive to improve the Appily Site.  

For example, we use data to better tailor content to user needs and preferences, such as giving you more relevant scholarships or advertisements, generating and analyzing statistics about your use of the Appily Site; and developing new products and services. 

With your consent, we collect personal information from you. If you indicate interest in a college, we may share your personal information with them. Read more about how this could benefit you when applying to colleges. 

Appily respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it. You can read our complete privacy policy to learn more  by clicking here. 

Nope. We only share your info with schools you’ve said you're interested in. You won’t get surprise spam or random emails from colleges you’ve never heard of. You can also update your preferences or delete your account anytime.

Appily offers an up-to-date database of scholarships you can filter by specific interests and personal attributes to find the financial aid you’re eligible for. Appily also offers a monthly $1,000 Easy Money Scholarship that requires no GPA or test scores for eligibility. Just create a free Appily account to apply. 

Absolutely! Appily uses a rigorous screening process to review scholarships before adding them to our scholarship database. Appily also offers an Easy Money Scholarship each month that requires no GPA or essay. You simply need to create a free Appily account to apply.  

The monthly Appily Easy Money Scholarship is open to any U.S. resident student, age 13 years or older, who creates a free Appily account. You can read more about edibility and general terms and conditions here. Each of the other scholarships on the Appily site has its own eligibility requirement listed.  

Winners are notified via email, and funds are sent directly to you. This money can be used for tuition, fees, required supplies, and more.

Yes. Appily uses your own data points and preferences to help match you with schools and scholarships that meet your preferred criteria. For instance, if you share your GPA and test scores, Appily can tell you your chances of getting accepted into the colleges on your list.  

Yes. Appily is one of the very best college research websites because we provide verified and up to date information on colleges and universities, scholarships, and majors. Appily partners with institutions to ensure we have the most accurate information to give students, parents, and counselors the inside track on the admissions process. 

Appily uses an algorithm based on the average data points of students admitted to each school. To estimate your acceptance probability, we consider demographic variables relevant to the college selection and admissions process, like GPA and test scores.  

Appily uses an algorithm that references the average of what students in your income bracket typically receive in financial aid to estimate your family contribution. You can access this data within our college profile pages on the Your Cost After Aid tab.  

Appily suggests personalized college matches based on your test scores, GPA, and location. As you fill out your profile, add your preferences, and begin to build a college list, Appily will be able to recommend better matches. 

Since Appily uses an algorithm to calculate your matches and chances, you should fill out your profile completely, including GPA, test scores, intended major, and preferences. Taking Appily's college match quiz also helps boost your visibility to colleges looking for students like you.