What is the $500 College Graduate Program?
Provides select eligible graduates $500 toward any new 2023 or newer Honda automobiles when financed or leased through HFS. Graduating college is hard work. This is our way of saying congratulations.[1]
What You Need to Qualify [1]
- Doctorate, master’s, bachelor’s, or associate degree from a U.S. accredited college or from a registered nursing school.
- Must have graduated within past two years or will graduate within next six months.
- Meet HFS credit criteria and sign an HFS retail finance, Honda Leadership Leasing® or Honda Leadership Purchase Plan® ("balloon") contract.
- Provide your Honda dealer with a copy of a diploma or college transcripts as proof of graduation eligibility and all other documents required by HFS.
- Bonus recipient must be listed on the HFS contract as the primary buyer.
- Lease: $500 is applied toward the cap cost of vehicle. Monthly payment and total due at lease signing are calculated after $500 reduction. Purchase: $500 is applied toward the down payment.
The Following HFS Requirements May Apply [2]
- 5% minimum down payment.
- No adverse credit history.
- Have graduated in past two years or will graduate in next six months
- Proof of employment or a firm commitment from an employer (verifiable) with a start date no more than 120 days from the date of the HFS contract.
- Monthly income sufficient to cover current obligations, living expenses and the vehicle payment.
More Benefits [3]
- Option to defer first payment 90 days
- Excellent way to build credit
- Flexible and competitive finance and lease packages
For more information on HFS requirements, please contact us or visit http://www.hondafinancialservices.com/finance/college-grad-program
The Honda College Graduate Program is limited to the 48 U.S. contiguous states, Alaska and Hawaii. [1] For well-qualified customers who meet Honda College Graduate Program criteria, subject to approval by Honda Financial Services (HFS). Bonus offer applies toward any new 2023 or newer model year Honda when financed or leased through HFS. Only offered at participating dealerships. Only one $500 Honda College Graduate Bonus offer per vehicle. LEASE: $500 applied towards the cap cost of vehicle. Monthly payment and total due at lease signing are calculated after $500 reduction. Cannot be combined with Zero Due at Signing Lease program. PURCHASE: $500 applied towards down payment. Offer not valid on Honda Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles or used Honda vehicles. Offer valid through April 1, 2024, and may be terminated at any time. Verifiable proof of employment or firm commitment from an employer with start date no more than 120 days from date of finance contract. Must have graduated in past two years or will graduate in next six months. No adverse credit history. Master’s, Bachelor’s or Associate degree from U.S.-accredited college.