Since 1995 · Trusted by Families Nationwide

Your child’s dream college shouldn’t cost a dream.

Tuition Rewards connects families with 435+ private colleges — guaranteeing tuition reductions of up to 25%, at no cost to you.

435+ Participating Colleges
25% Guaranteed Tuition Reduction
$115M+ Saved by Families Last Year
Free Always, for Families

Guaranteed minimum tuition discounts at 435+ 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

Information for Families

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 435 private colleges and universities, at no cost to your family.

Information for Colleges

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.

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Employers

Give employees a benefit they will remember. Tuition Rewards helps employee families secure guaranteed tuition discounts at over 435 private colleges at a fraction of the cost of traditional employee benefits, with zero scholarship liability for your organization.

Information for Financial Organizations

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

The sky's the limit. We teach that.

Be part of a Christian community: Trevecca Nazarene University is committed to helping students become all that Christ calls them to be. That commitment is apparent in Trevecca’s motto — Esse quam videri which means “To be rather than to seem.” Trevecca encourages students to develop lives of integrity, authenticity and student leadership, and our community atmosphere supports character development.

Enjoy Nashville: Trevecca’s serene, attractive 77-acre campus is located just five minutes from Nashville’s downtown area. Students have access to the many attractions of a thriving city including music venues, professional athletics, a first-rate art museum and much more.

Find the program you want: With more than 80 undergraduate majors, you can find the one that meets your needs. Each major includes multiple opportunities to expand classroom learning — research projects with professors, internships, service projects and participation in related activities and organizations. This combination of classroom learning and practical experience will prepare you for a life of leadership and service.

Make college affordable: The cost of college is a big concern, but Trevecca’s Office of Financial Aid will help you find scholarships, grants and other financial resources. Each year, it helps 99% of Trevecca students secure some form of financial aid. If you need a job during your school years, you may find employment on campus or in a local business. Trevecca students have cultivated a positive reputation as dependable employees, and that reputation will help you. Additionally, some internships come with pay.

SAGE Scholars Press Releases

Sweet Briar College Joins SAGE Scholars College Consortium
Sweet Briar College Joins SAGE Scholars College Consortium

August 12, 2026

SAGE Scholars is delighted to announce that Sweet Briar College has joined the SAGE Scholars College Consortium. A private women's liberal arts college in the foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, Sweet Briar brings a distinctive, leadership-focused academic experience to families enrolled in the Tuition Rewards program. Founded in 1901, Sweet Briar sits on a 2,847-acre campus, the…

Williams Baptist University Joins SAGE Scholars College Consortium
Williams Baptist University Joins SAGE Scholars College Consortium

July 14, 2026

SAGE Scholars is delighted to announce that Williams Baptist University has joined the SAGE Scholars College Consortium. A private Christian university with a close-knit campus and a distinctive approach to affordability, Williams brings a values-driven, highly personal academic experience to families enrolled in the Tuition Rewards program. Founded in 1941 by Arkansas Baptists and located in…

California Lutheran University Joins SAGE Scholars College Consortium
California Lutheran University Joins SAGE Scholars College Consortium

June 24, 2026

SAGE Scholars is delighted to announce that California Lutheran University (Cal Lutheran) has joined the SAGE Scholars College Consortium. A private liberal arts university with deep roots in faith-based education and a forward-looking commitment to student success, Cal Lutheran brings a rich and diverse academic experience to families enrolled in the Tuition Rewards program. Founded in 1959 and…

Vermont College of Fine Arts Joins SAGE Prime
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
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
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…