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
For more than two centuries, Hampden-Sydney College has been dedicated to the formation of "good men and good citizens." Hampden-Sydney is known for its liberal arts curriculum, Rhetoric Program, Honor Code and its unique focus on the needs of young men.
Located in Hampden-Sydney, VA, The College offers 28 majors, including Economics and Business, Foreign Affairs, and Computer Science. The 25 minors include Asian Studies, Creative Writing, Environmental Studies, and Military Leadership and National Security.
As a college for men, Hampden-Sydney remains aware of the learning and developmental differences between the genders. The single-sex classroom provides young men with a learning experience uniquely suited to and focused on their needs. The all-male campus is permeated by a strong sense of brotherhood.
The College fields nine intercollegiate teams in Division III. - baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, and tennis. Hampden-Sydney enrolls 1,070 students, drawn from 39 states, the District of Columbia and 20 foreign countries.
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…