Guaranteed minimum tuition discounts at 440+ private colleges. Free for families.
Since 1995, SAGE Scholars has bridged the gap between students who want a quality private college education and colleges that work closely with member families to ensure affordability, all at no cost to the student, family, or college.
As the nation’s oldest and largest private college preparation and funding organization, Tuition Rewards provides families a guaranteed tuition reduction of up to 25%. Families saved over $115 million in tuition last year alone.
Saving for college is one of the biggest challenges families face today. The SAGE Scholars Tuition Rewards program reduces financial stress and provides a simple and effective way for your family to send a child or loved one to college.
Once enrolled, sponsors and students earn SAGE Scholars Tuition Rewards Points to help offset the financial burdens of a four-year undergraduate degree at a SAGE Scholars member colleges and universities.
Information for families, colleges, benefit providers and financial institutions
Families
Tuition Rewards Points can be earned through your employer, affiliated financial institutions, 529 plans, fraternal and fundraising organizations, and more. Accumulated points become guaranteed minimum tuition discounts at more than 440 private colleges and universities, at no cost to your family.
Colleges
SAGE Scholars gives member colleges free access to qualified student data starting in 9th grade, years before many student list companies can provide it. Members gain a direct recruitment pipeline to families who are actively planning and saving for private college, at no cost to the student or family.
Employers
Give employees a benefit they will remember. Tuition Rewards helps employee families secure guaranteed tuition discounts at over 440 private colleges at a fraction of the cost of traditional employee benefits, with zero scholarship liability for your organization.
Financial Organizations
Banks, credit unions, broker dealers, and financial advisors use Tuition Rewards to deepen client relationships, increase deposits and assets under management, and provide families with guaranteed college discounts they cannot get anywhere else.
Featured College
For nearly 150 years, Milligan has been dedicated to educating men and women to lead and to serve. Our commitment to Christ-centered education has led Milligan to become a growing, well-respected liberal arts college. Because of our emphasis on scholarship, community, and faith, students come from all over the world to experience our distinctively different approach to higher education.
We offer more than 100 majors, minors, pre-professional degrees, and concentrations in a variety of fields, along with graduate and adult degree completion programs. The college consistently is named one of the Top 10 Best Regional Colleges in the South by U.S. News & World Report.
Our 1,200 students come from 35 states and 15 nations, so you’ll find students with similar interests as yourself, as well as those of different cultures and viewpoints.
Milligan's 235-acre picturesque campus is located in northeastern Tennessee in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, minutes from Elizabethton and Johnson City in the dynamic Tri-Cities region. Within minutes of campus you will find restaurants, shopping, theatre, and cultural activities, as well as plenty of outdoor adventures like hiking, skiing, and more.
SAGE Scholars Press Releases
Vermont College of Fine Arts Joins SAGE Prime
June 3, 2026
Vermont College of Fine Arts (VCFA) has joined SAGE Prime, the continuing education benefit offered through SAGE Scholars, bringing a distinctive graduate arts experience to the program's growing network of participating institutions. Founded in 2008, VCFA is a private institution devoted exclusively to low-residency Master of Fine Arts programs in six creative disciplines: Film, Graphic Design,…
Pennsylvania College of Art & Design Joins SAGE Scholars College Consortium
April 20, 2026
SAGE Scholars is delighted to announce that Pennsylvania College of Art & Design (PCA&D) has joined the SAGE Scholars College Consortium. A nationally recognized art and design college with a passion for creative excellence, PCA&D brings a one-of-a-kind opportunity for aspiring artists, designers, and creative professionals to access an exceptional, career-focused education. Pennsylvania College…
Siena University Joins the SAGE Scholars College Consortium
March 5, 2026
SAGE Scholars is pleased to welcome Siena University to the SAGE Scholars College Consortium. Located in Loudonville, New York, just outside the state capital of Albany, Siena University is a private Franciscan institution founded in 1937. The university serves approximately 3,600 students and offers a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs through its Schools of Business, Liberal…
SAGE Scholars Advisory Council Explores Deeper Use of Connections Between Families and Member Colleges to Boost College Enrollment Efficiency
June 27, 2025
The leadership of the SAGE Scholars Advisory Council is focusing on new procedures and priorities to expand opportunities for students and families to access an affordable private college education. At a two-day meeting in Philadelphia last week, council members explored new technologies, enrollment trends, creative recruitment programs, and admissions ideas aimed at helping students find their…
Emmaus University Joins SAGE Scholars College Consortium
February 3, 2025
SAGE Scholars is delighted to announce that Emmaus University has joined the SAGE Scholars College Consortium. Dedicated to providing biblically grounded education, Emmaus University offers students an academic experience rooted in faith, scholarship, and service. Located in Dubuque, Iowa, Emmaus University provides a range of undergraduate and graduate programs designed to equip students for…
SAGE Scholars FastTrak®: Revolutionizing Private College Admissions
October 20, 2024
In an era where many private colleges face enrollment challenges, the SAGE Scholars’ FastTrak® program has emerged as a beacon of innovation and success. Launched in 2022, FastTrak is redefining the admissions landscape for participating students and member colleges alike. A Streamlined Path to Quality Private Education Now in its second year, FastTrak has rapidly gained traction among SAGE…