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
Goucher College, a private liberal arts college in Baltimore, Maryland, empowers you to be your own academic entrepreneur. A highlight of Goucher's unique liberal arts curriculum is that all undergraduates must study abroad at least once before graduation, making the college the first in the nation to make such a bold move in globalized education. Goucher's academic philosophy is focused on 3Rs: relationships, resilience, and reflection and we are proud to be one of 40 "Colleges That Change Lives."
Our tight-knit, residential campus embraces individuality with a "you-be-you" attitude. Whether you want to join a club, a music ensemble or be a part of one of the 21 different athletic teams (Go Gophers!), there truly is something for you. Plus, you'll learn everywhere, through internships, research, and studying abroad. By the end of your Goucher experience, you'll be prepared to take on the world and ready for careers (that haven't even been invented yet).
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,…