Since 1995 · Trusted by Families Nationwide

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

Tuition Rewards connects families with 440+ private colleges — guaranteeing tuition reductions of up to 25%, at no cost to you.

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

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

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 440 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 440 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

Hope College is a leading four-year liberal arts college where academic excellence, vibrant Christian faith and diverse co-curricular programs join in a welcoming environment.

Hope is nestled on a beautifully landscaped campus in the heart of award-winning downtown Holland, Michigan, just miles from pristine beaches. Part of this thriving community for more than 150 years, Hope is home to more than 3,200 students.

Offering 91 majors, minors and pre-professional programs, Hope provides the flexibility for students to pursue broad and varied academic interests. Our student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1 ensures that our small class sizes encourage strong connection and mentoring.

Hope College graduates are educated to think about important issues with clarity, wisdom and a deeper understanding of the historic Christian faith. Though affiliated with the Reformed Church in America, we are ecumenically diverse. Students of all faiths — and no faith — are welcome.

This rare combination of deep roots and rigorous preparation for the world of tomorrow equips Hope graduates to leave campus and make an impact at organizations, companies and graduate schools around the country and abroad. Of the most recent graduating class:

  • 94% were in the workforce or graduate school within six months
  • 86% of those employed full-time were employed in their field of study
  • 91% planned their futures with mentoring from faculty and staff
  • 96% participated in experiential learning

We’re glad you have made Hope part of your college search! Learn more at hope.edu.

SAGE Scholars Press Releases

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…

SAGE Scholars Advisory Council Explores Deeper Use of Connections Between Families and Member Colleges to Boost College Enrollment Efficiency
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
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<sup>®</sup>: Revolutionizing Private College Admissions
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…