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
Elmhurst University (IL), is located in a quiet, safe suburb close to shopping and restaurants and just a 30-minute train ride to Chicago. The 48-acre Elmhurst campus is a registered arboretum boasting more than 900 varieties of trees and shrubs. The University was founded in 1871 and has a long history of preparing students for lifetimes of professional achievement.
Elmhurst offers its 2,800 traditional undergraduates a choice of more than 70 majors, including 15 pre-professional programs. An honors program provides additional opportunities for especially motivated, talented and curious students. All classes at Elmhurst are taught by professors, not teaching assistants. The average class has 20 students; the student-to-faculty ratio - 13 to 1 - is among the best in higher education. Full-time staff members devoted to professional practice help students explore career options, land great internships and turn dreams into a working reality. Students get involved in more than 100 activities, from theatre to intramurals to the mock trial team to 20 varsity sports.
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…