Ford Drives U: College Grad Rebate at Steet Ponte Ford | Yorkville, NY

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You've worked hard in school, now let your new Ford drive you to your dream job! $500 bonus cash for current college or trade school students or alumni within 3 years of graduation date towards the purchase or lease of an eligible/select new 2022/2023 Ford or Lincoln vehicle! Contact us at Steet Ponte Ford to find out more, or stop down for a test drive!

How it Works:

1. Confirm your eligibility here

2. Check your inbox to get your certificate

3. Start shopping for your vehicle

4. Drive away happy! 

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Rest assured, our Sales team will work with you to find the perfect vehicle to fit your lifestyle needs, and our dedicated Finance Manager, Rich Ernst, will work with you to get a payment that is comfortable for you. If you can't find what you're looking for, we'll find it for you, just contact us today and we'll help fill out an order form to find a customized new Ford for you!


PROGRAM DETAILS: To be eligible, students must meet one of the below requirements for a new vehicle purchase:

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/Alumni: Student has graduated and is within 2 years from their date of graduation. For example, student graduates May 6, 2022 - they will be eligible until May 31, 2024. 

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 Letter of Intent to attend a qualified university

College Student Internship 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, 2022 and January 3, 2023
  • 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 qualify

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

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 below)
  • Examples of eligible documentation 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.

*Program #38652: $750 Exclusive Cash Reward on a purchase or a $500 Exclusive Cash Reward on a lease for current college students and recent college graduates on eligible new 2022/2023/2024 model year Ford Bronco® Sport, Ecosport®, Escape®, Edge®, Mustang®, Ranger®, Maverick® or F-150®. Must take new retail delivery from an authorized Ford Dealer's stock by 1/2/24. This incentive is not available on Ford Mustang Shelby® GT500®, Mustang Mach 1, Mustang Mach-E®, Bronco, Ford GT, F-150 Raptor® or F-150 Lightning®. May not be used with other Ford private or commercial offers. Limit of 5 new eligible vehicle purchases or leases. U.S. residents only. Ford reserves the right to change, modify or discontinue this program at any time. See your authorized Ford Dealer for qualifications and complete details.

**Must be enrolled in FordPass® Rewards to receive FordPass Rewards Points. Points are not redeemable for cash and have no monetary value. Point earning and redemption values are approximate and vary by products and services redeemed. See the FordPass Rewards Program terms and conditions at fordpassrewards.com for information regarding expiration, redemption, forfeiture and other limitations on FordPass Rewards Points.

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  1. Steet-Ponte Ford

    5074 Commercial Drive
    Yorkville, NY 13495

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