College Tuition Discounts: Our Gift To You
The SAGE Scholars Program
We are proud to offer our clients the opportunity to be enrolled in SAGE Scholars, a college tuition rewards program which partners with over 400 private Colleges and Universities across the United States. We offer these to our clients at no charge, and you can earn substantial tuition discounts at many colleges and universities even if your student does not qualify for any student aid.
How Does It Work?
Think of Tuition Rewards® as a Higher Education Frequent Flyer Program. As a client of 1st Financial Investments, you will be able to offer the gift of college education to each of your children, grandchildren or any eligible family members. Moreover, this program is a FREE benefit and costs you absolutely nothing for working with 1st Financial!
HOW YOU EARN POINTS: 1 Tuition Rewards® point = $1.00 Tuition Reduction from the member school's tuition cost. Through 1st Financial Investments, you are eligible to receive: 500 Tuition Rewards® points, per sponsor, upon meeting with us. For example, a couple would get 1,000 points total!
Each student that you sponsor will also receive a 500 Tuition Rewards® point bonus!
You will earn additional points each year for certain investments that you have with us even life insurance. You will also receive points for annual client-review meetings.
You will also receive additional points for referring clients and friends to 1st Financial Investments!
Which Local Colleges are involved in SAGE?
The University of Scranton, Marywood University, King's College, Keystone College, Misericordia University, and Wilkes University!
And, there is no limit to how many of your family members can benefit from this program. For example, if you have ten grandchildren, each of them are eligible to receive the maximum number of points available. You can earn up to more than $50,000 per child!
Other Colleges Participating in SAGE Rewards
Duquesne University. University of Dayton, Allegheny College, Rensselaer, Drexel University, University of San Diego, and so many more!
Visit the SAGE Website! For the full list of over 400 participating SAGE Colleges, visit: www.TuitionRewards.com.
Funding Your Loved One's Future
1st Financial Investments has partnered with SAGE Scholars, Inc., a specialist in college savings and tuition planning, to offer you a unique and valuable program- Tuition Rewards.®
Tuition Rewards® can save you thousands of dollars off the cost of tuition at over 400 private colleges across the country. It can alleviate some of the financial burden of higher education for the children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews in your immediate or extended family while broadening the number of colleges within your financial reach.
Best of all, the program is completely FREE to you!
Sage Tuition Rewards® Points represent guaranteed minimum scholarships- discounts on undergraduate tuition starting with the freshman year- provided by member colleges and universities.
How valuable are these points? Participating Seniors of last year's high school graduating class redeemed $36.1 million in Tuition Rewards® Scholarships. The leading school was Drexel University in Philadelphia, which redeemed $4.3 million in Tuition Rewards® Scholarships.
Tuition Rewards may be applied to reduce tuition costs even if you receive other scholarships or financial aid.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Grandparents Help?
Yes! Grandparents, aunts, uncles, or other family members can be account holders and earn scholarships for any younger family members.
What if My Favorite College Isn't Listed?
More colleges are being added monthly. On average, 15-20 new colleges are added per year. Your favorite may not be on the list now, but may be by the time your child is ready. Start earning your Tuition Points now!
Is Any Money Deducted From My Assets?
No! Tuition Rewards are an extra benefit for being a valued customer at 1st Financial Investments. Similar to frequent flyer miles, Tuition Rewards points are redeemable in the front form of tuition discounts, not cash.