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$500 BONUS CASH
Current College or Trade School students or Alumni within 3 years of graduation date are eligible to receive $500 Bonus Cash* toward the purchase or lease of an eligible new 2019/2020/2021 Ford Vehicle!
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Incoming Freshman & Alumni(WITHIN 3 YEARS OF GRADUATION DATE)
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PROGRAM DETAILS
To be eligible, students must meet one of the below requirements:
- Active College/Trade School Students;
Student is enrolled Full-time OR Half-time based on the specifications of an accredited Four-Year College/University, Junior College, Community College, or Trade School that the student is attending
- Active Graduate Students:
Student is currently enrolled based on the specifications of an accredited Graduate School program
- Recent College Graduates:
Student has graduated and is within 3 years from their date of graduation. For example, student graduates May 6, 2017 - they will be eligible until May 31, 2020. A student graduated on May 4, 2015, they are eligible through May 31, 2018.
- High School Seniors or Recent High School Graduates with a letter of intent to attend a qualifying university:
Student must have completed all requirements for graduation to qualify using an anticipated or future graduation date, and can provide a Letter of Intent to attend a qualified university.
- College Student Internships Participants, Trade School Apprenticeships and Medical Student residencies now qualify with the following restrictions:
Student has attended or will attend college classes again between May 1, 2017 and January 2, 2020.
Ineligible Student Categories:
- Those students enrolled less than half time based on the specifications of an accredited College/University/Trade School.
- One-course completion certificates.
- On-the-job training courses (i.e. sales training, teaching certificates, professional designations and adult education courses).
- English as a second language courses do not apply.
PROOF OF STUDENT ELIGIBILITY
Proof of Full-Time or Half Time enrollment status based on the specifications of an accredited Four-Year College/University, Junior College, Community College, or Trade School.
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For those students between terms (i.e. summer semester/vacation) or recent high school seniors entering their first term in college in the fall of 2018, proof of prior or future term enrollment (see example below)
Examples of eligible documents include, but are not limited to the following:
- Copy of College/University Diploma
- Copy of Final Transcript
- Letter from College/University/Trade School Registrar's office stating conferred graduation date and type of degree earned
- Dated letter of intent confirming enrollment - valid for no more than 6 months
- Current class schedule
Note: Student's full name and school name must be listed as an original part of the provided documentation.
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HAVE PROGRAM-RELATED QUESTIONS?
Please call Ford Program Headquarters 800-321-1536
Or email us at CNIHQ@FordProgramHQ.com
*Program #36814 –$500 Bonus Cash for current college students and recent college graduates who purchase or lease an eligible new 2018/2019/2020 model year Ford or Lincoln vehicle. Must take retail delivery from dealer stock by January 2, 2020. Not available on Mustang Shelby GT350®, Mustang Shelby® GT350R, Mustang BULLITT, Ford GT, Focus RS, F-150 Raptor, 2020 Lincoln Aviator and Lincoln Aviator GT. May not be used with other Ford or Lincoln private offers. Limit of 5 new eligible vehicle purchases or leases. U.S. residents only. See dealer for complete details and eligibility.