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
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.
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 435 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
Welcome to Seattle Pacific University, a private Christian liberal arts university, located in the economic heart of the beautiful Pacific Northwest and ranked among the finest universities in the nation on U.S. News & World Report's "Best National Universities" list.
Future preparation: Here, students live and prepare for their careers in Seattle, one of the nation's leading cities in technology, science, business, communications, and the arts. SPU provides internship opportunities and a Mentor Program that connects students to leading professionals in their fields.
Transformative academics: Classes at SPU are small, cutting-edge, and challenging. Students learn alongside professors who are leading scholars and researchers in their fields, with coursework designed to prepare them for the future with hands-on experiences. Plus, hundreds of study abroad programs around the world are available to our students, funded by their financial aid.
Financially possible: SPU strives to make this transformative, quality education accessible to all. The university recently lowered tuition by 25% and offers many large scholarship opportunities, bringing students' costs in line with what many state schools charge.
Deep faith: Education at SPU goes beyond a degree. Students are invited to explore or grow deeper in Christian faith. Through thoughtful classroom discussion, a supportive campus community, and countless service opportunities, you will prepare to pursue your calling and engage the world's deepest needs.
Welcoming community: SPU is home to a welcoming, diverse campus community with many different student-led clubs, a thriving athletics program, multiethnic programs, and student support services to help students thrive.
For years, SPU has graduated alumni of competence and character. You will graduate informed, skilled, and resilient - ready and able to change the world.
SAGE Scholars Press Releases
Baker University Joins SAGE Scholars College Consortium
August 28, 2026
SAGE Scholars is delighted to announce that Baker University has joined the SAGE Scholars College Consortium. Located in Baldwin City, Kansas, Baker is a private university with deep roots in the liberal arts and the United Methodist tradition, offering students a close-knit academic experience built around personal attention, hands-on learning, and strong preparation for life after college.…
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
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
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
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…