Ford College Grad Rebate Program
Reward Yourself with a New Vehicle
Graduating from college is a huge milestone. Ford developed a College Student Purchase Program to reward your huge accomplishment. If you are a college student or recent grad, you’re eligible for a $500-$750 (depending on model) incentive through Ford Credit when you purchase or lease a new Ford vehicle.
You’re Just 6 Steps Away From a New Ford
| 1. | Pick out a new Ford online or at the dealership |
| 2. | Complete the student or graduate bonus cash form here |
| 3. | Bring in a copy of your diploma or a transcript showing that you’ve graduated or will graduate within two years (Student must have completed all requirements for graduation to qualify using an anticipated or future graduation date). |
| 4. | Bring in proof of employment (or employment offer) |
| 5. | Complete and submit finance application |
| 6. | Drive off in a new Ford |
Program Details
To be eligible, students must meet one of the requirements below:
- Undergraduate student is enrolled full-time or part-time at an accredited Four-Year College/University, Junior College, Community College or Trade School (Student must be enrolled in a minimum of 2 classes or an equivalent of 6 credit hours during the semester prior to the sale date, the current semester and/or the semester following the sale date) and is considered by the schools guidelines to be in “good academic standing” (academic standing may be noted on the student’s term grade report).
- OR Student has graduated or is within 2 years from their date of graduation.
- OR Student is currently enrolled in an accredited Graduate School program (Student must be enrolled in a minimum of 1 class or an equivalent of 3 credit hours during the semester prior to the sales date, the current semester and/or the semester following the sale date).
- OR Security deposit will be waived unless stipulated by credit.
Proof of Student Eligibility
Documents Required
1. Proof of Student eligibility i.e. Current Class Schedule or copy of Diploma
2. Bill of Sale/Customer Agreement (Only required if the student is the co-buyer)
- Proof of enrollment status in a minimum of 2 classes or 6 credit hours (i.e. copy of current class schedule, copy of term grade report, letter from the college/university/trade school registrar’s office stating student is currently enrolled and in good academic standing, etc).
- OR For those students between terms (i.e. summer semester/vacation) or recent high school seniors entering their first term in college in the fall, proof of prior or future term enrollment (see examples above). Letters of Intent will be accepted for incoming college freshmen. Letters of Intent are valid for no more than 6 months.
- OR Copy of diploma.
- OR Letter from the college/university/trade school registrar’s office stating conferred graduation date and type of degree earned. (If letter states anticipated or future graduation date, student must have completed all requirements for graduation).
- OR Copy of final transcript confirming graduation date and type of degree earned.
*$750 Exclusive Cash Reward available on a purchase or a $500 Exclusive Cash Reward available on a lease of an eligible new 2024/2025/2026 model year Ford Bronco®, Bronco Sport, Escape®, Edge®, Mustang®, Mustang Mach-E®, Ranger®, Maverick®, F-150® or F-150 Lightning®. Not available on Mustang GTD, Mustang Dark Horse™, Ford GT, Ranger Raptor® and F-150 Raptor. Vehicle eligibility may change at any time. Available to U.S. residents only. Place a new retail order or take new retail delivery from an authorized Ford Dealer’s stock by 1/5/26. Limit of five purchase or leases during the program offer (PGM# 32520). Offer subject to dealer participation. May not be used/combined with any other Ford private offer. See an authorized Ford Dealer or go to http://www.fordrecognizesu.com, for complete details and eligibility (PGM# 32520). Due to high demand and global supply chain constraints, some models, trims, and features may not be available or may be subject to change. Check with your local dealer for current information. Offer subject to confirmation of eligibility.