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Ford Drives U: College Grad Rebate!

Ford Drives U: College Grad Rebate

Ford College Student Recognition Rebate at Steet Ponte Ford in Yorkville, NY near Utica, NY

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 2025/2026 Ford or Lincoln vehicle! Contact us at Steet Ponte Ford to find out more, or stop down for a test drive!


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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, 2025 - they will be eligible until May 31, 2027
  • 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, 2025 and January 3, 2026 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 earnlid 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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Sales Hours

Monday 9:00AM - 7:00PM
Tuesday 9:00AM - 7:00PM
Wednesday 9:00AM - 7:00PM
Thursday 9:00AM - 7:00PM
Friday 9:00AM - 6:00PM
Saturday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday Closed

*$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 HorseTM, 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.

† Must be within 2 years of graduation date.

Although every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained on this site, absolute accuracy cannot be guaranteed. This site, and all information and materials appearing on it, are presented to the user "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. All vehicles are subject to prior sale. Prices include all costs to be paid by a consumer, except for licensing costs, registration fees, and taxes. ‡Vehicles shown at different locations are not currently in our inventory (Not in Stock) but can be made available to you at our location within a reasonable date from the time of your request, not to exceed one week.