Ford DRIVES U College Student Purchase Program

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We know tuition and books are expensive. That's why we developed the College Student Purchase Program. College students and recent graduates are eligible for a $500 incentive, plus great rates through Ford Credit when you purchase or lease a new Ford vehicle.


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Sign up below to receive $500 off a new vehicle purchase or lease, in addition to other great offers from Ford.

College Student Purchase Program Sign-up

Note: By completing this registration form, students will be pre-registered and opted-in to receive information for the College Student Purchase Program. This registration applies to residents of the United States and only applicable to sales in the USA. See dealer for eligible vehicles and complete details. To receive the $500 offer, register using the form and show proof of student eligibility.

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 2 years from their date of graduation. 

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 Internship Participants, Trade School Apprenticeships and Medical Student residencies now qualify with the following restrictions:
Student is currently attending or will attend next semester.

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 

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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, proof of prior or future term enrollment (see examples below)