College Student Recognition at Mike Carpino Ford

Welcome to a Higher Degree of Savings!
An exclusive cash reward is available for college/trade school students and recent graduates to use toward the purchase or lease of an eligible new Ford vehicle.


Who is Eligible?

To qualify for the College Student Recognition Program and receive your discount at Mike Carpino Ford, students must meet one of the below requirements and provide proof with a supporting document:

  • 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.
  • 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 (e.g. sales training, teaching certificates, professional designations and adult education courses)
  • English as a second language courses do not qualify


  • Supporting Documents

    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 a College or University Diploma
    • Copy of a Final Transcript
    • Letter from the College, University, or Trade School stating conferred graduation date and type of degree earned.
    • Dated letter of intent to enroll (valid for up to six months)
    • Current Class Schedule

    Start Your Journey with a New Ford at Mike Carpino Ford

    For more information about the College Recognition Program, contact our Finance Center. We'll help you apply your discount and score the best deal possible on your new vehicle.








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