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
There is no better place on the planet than Juanita College for discovering your passions, developing your intellect and your heart, and becoming the author of your own powerful story.
Located in the scenic mountains of central Pennsylvania, our beautiful 110-acre main campus is supplemented by the 365-acre Baker-Henry Nature Preserve and Baker Peace Chapel. Our Environmental Studies Field Station on nearby Raystown Lake provides one of the nation’s most distinctive opportunities in environmental science.
Juniata believes in and embraces the liberal arts. We encourage diversity of thought. We are committed to being a welcoming community and an inclusive learning environment where students with different perspectives and backgrounds can contribute and thrive. We are a cohesive community of interesting, inquisitive, hard-working, and fun individuals who think deeply about who we are meant to be.
Founded in 1876, The College provides an engaging personalized educational experience. We provide two academic advisors for every student. 29% of students design their own major or program of emphasis. Students enjoy small classes; a challenging, flexible curriculum; collaborative faculty relationships; countless chances to learn by doing; and, a lively, friendly campus offering lots of activities (99 clubs and organizations). We offer study-abroad opportunities in over 25 foreign countries on six continents. 94% of students who graduate do so in four years or less.
Juniata is a proud member of Colleges That Change Lives. We provide generous financial aid. There is no application fee.
SAGE Scholars Press Releases
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…
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…