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
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.
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 440 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
Nazareth University is an inclusive community of inspired learners, educators, and changemakers who, for nearly 100 years, have been driven by a bold commitment to action, empathy, equity, and leading innovation for the common good.
Our 150-acre, wooded campus is minutes from Rochester, NY, known for its arts, music, shopping, nature, and business opportunities.
Impact experiences are at the heart of a Nazareth education, preparing each student to discover within themselves the potential to cultivate positive change in their life's work, in any career field, and in a world that is constantly evolving and infinitely interconnected.
Our broad academic offerings present a range of study options typical of big universities, yet achieved in our supportive campus culture. Nearly 2,100 undergrad and 600 graduate students enroll in degree and certificate programs and engage in collaborative, transformative learning experiences, preparing for the professions and society of today and tomorrow.
In a learning community that purposefully integrates liberal arts and professional programs, Nazareth graduates launch lifetimes of change-making leadership in communities and workplaces near and far.
SAGE Scholars Press Releases
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…
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®: 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…
The University of Providence Joins SAGE Scholars College Consortium
September 20, 2024
SAGE Scholars is proud to welcome the University of Providence (UP) to the SAGE Scholars College Consortium. Located in Great Falls, Montana, UP brings nearly a century of Catholic higher education to our growing network of member institutions. Founded in 1932 by the Sisters of Providence, UP offers a variety of undergraduate, graduate, and online programs with strong focuses on healthcare,…