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What is the $500 College Graduate Program?

The Honda Graduate Program helps upcoming and recent college grads save $500 towards any 2016 or newer model year Honda vehicle when they finance or lease with Honda Financial ServicesSM. Graduating college is hard work. This is our way of saying congratulations.*

What do you Need?

Have 5% down payment

• Have proof of employment (or firm commitment from employer)
• Have graduated in past two years or will graduate in next six months
• Provide Honda dealer with credit and document requirements
• No adverse credit history

More Benefits

• Option to defer first payment 90 days
• Excellent way to build credit
• Flexible and competitive finance and lease packages

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*The Honda Graduate Program is limited to the 48 U.S. contiguous states, Alaska and Hawaii. For well-qualified customers who meet Honda Graduate Program criteria, subject to approval by Honda Financial Services (HFS). Bonus offer applies toward any new 2016 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 March 31, 2018, and may be terminated at any time. 5% minimum down payment. 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 or registered nursing school. Provide Honda dealer with credit and document requirements. Option to defer first payment 90 days (60 days interest-free) is only available with traditional financing (not leasing).