Embarking on the post-graduation journey is a thrilling yet daunting experience for many young individuals. As they navigate the transition from academia to the professional world, concerns about finances often loom large. Mazda Financial Services recognizes the unique challenges faced by recent graduates and has introduced the College Grad Program to ease the path to car ownership for these ambitious young minds.
The qualifications for the MFS College Grad Program are as follows:
- Graduate from an accredited four-year university, college, or registered nursing degree program during the last two years or be graduating within six months.
- Have graduated from an accredited two-year technical college, college, junior college, or university within the last two years or will be graduating within the next six months.
- Have graduated from or are currently enrolled in an accredited graduate degree program during the last two calendar years.
- Will be graduating within the next six months, or have graduated from an accredited two-year trade vocational school during the last two calendar years.
We excel in helping our guests find the perfect Mazda for them, so please feel free to call 714-410-5044, come into our dealership, or start your journey online by checking out our new inventory right here on this site. We would like to congratulate you on your next journey in life, and also want to welcome you to the Patterson Autos Family! Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have. We like to make the experience of purchasing a new Mazda ALL ABOUT YOU!
The applicant or co-applicant must meet all of the college graduate program qualifications.
College Graduate Finance Program (which is not a rebate and instead offers competitive APRs and lease terms) is available on eligible lease or finance (including preferred option)of contracts for untitled or Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Mazda vehicles. Subject to the foregoing limits and requirements below, the College Graduate Finance Program is available upon credit approval through participating Mazda dealers and Mazda Financial Services (MFS) for finance contracts with terms up to 84 months or lease contracts with terms up to 60 months for new and current year CPO vehicles or up to 48 months for two- and three-year old CPO vehicles. Not all applicants will qualify. To qualify for the College Graduate Finance Program, applicants must meet one of the following qualifications: Graduated or will graduate with a two-year trade or vocational degree or certification (within 6 months before graduation or within 24 months after graduation date) OR graduated or will graduate from an accredited community college, junior college, technical college or university with an Associate’s Degree (within 6 months before graduation or within 24 months after graduation date) OR graduated or will graduate from an accredited college, university or registered nursing program with a Bachelor’s Degree (within 6 months before graduation or up to 24 months after graduation date) OR currently enrolled graduate students attending an accredited graduate school or up to 36 months after graduation date with a Master’s or Doctoral degree. Eligible applicants must meet proof requirement under one the following applicable options: If graduating within 6 months: provide a letter from the registrar’s office stating graduation date and type of degree; OR provide a copy of transcript that states current classes, credits earned, or credits needed for degree. If graduated within 24 months from date of purchase: provide a diploma or copy of final transcript that states type of degree and date earned. If enrolled in an accredited graduate school: copy of current transcript confirming enrollment in a graduate degree program; OR letter from the college/ university registrar’s office enrollment in a graduate degree program. At contract signing, eligible customers must furnish verifiable proof of present or future employment, which will begin within 120 days of credit approval, with a salary sufficient to cover ordinary living expenses and vehicle payments. During the last 24 months, all obligations on your credit report must have been paid within 60 days of the due date and your credit report must not show more than $1,000 in total charge-offs. College Graduate Programs are subject to change or termination at any time. Some restrictions apply. See dealer for details. Must pay sales tax. Void where prohibited by law. Not redeemable for cash.
The trade name “Mazda Financial Services” and the Mazda and Mazda Financial Services logos are owned by Mazda Motor Corporation (“Mazda”) or its affiliates and are licensed to Toyota Motor Credit Corporation (“TMCC”). Retail installment and lease accounts are owned by TMCC and Toyota Lease Trust. TMCC is the authorized attorney-in-fact and servicer for Toyota Lease Trust. Mazda is solely responsible for its products and services and for promotional statements about them and is not affiliated with TMCC or its affiliates.
The applicant or co-applicant must meet all of the college graduate program qualifications.
College Graduate Finance Program (which is not a rebate and instead offers competitive APRs and lease terms) is available on eligible lease or finance (including preferred option)of contracts for untitled or Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Mazda vehicles. Subject to the foregoing limits and requirements below, the College Graduate Finance Program is available upon credit approval through participating Mazda dealers and Mazda Financial Services (MFS) for finance contracts with terms up to 84 months or lease contracts with terms up to 60 months for new and current year CPO vehicles or up to 48 months for two- and three-year old CPO vehicles. Not all applicants will qualify. To qualify for the College Graduate Finance Program, applicants must meet one of the following qualifications: Graduated or will graduate with a two-year trade or vocational degree or certification (within 6 months before graduation or within 24 months after graduation date) OR graduated or will graduate from an accredited community college, junior college, technical college or university with an Associate’s Degree (within 6 months before graduation or within 24 months after graduation date) OR graduated or will graduate from an accredited college, university or registered nursing program with a Bachelor’s Degree (within 6 months before graduation or up to 24 months after graduation date) OR currently enrolled graduate students attending an accredited graduate school or up to 36 months after graduation date with a Master’s or Doctoral degree. Eligible applicants must meet proof requirement under one the following applicable options: If graduating within 6 months: provide a letter from the registrar’s office stating graduation date and type of degree; OR provide a copy of transcript that states current classes, credits earned, or credits needed for degree. If graduated within 24 months from date of purchase: provide a diploma or copy of final transcript that states type of degree and date earned. If enrolled in an accredited graduate school: copy of current transcript confirming enrollment in a graduate degree program; OR letter from the college/ university registrar’s office enrollment in a graduate degree program. At contract signing, eligible customers must furnish verifiable proof of present or future employment, which will begin within 120 days of credit approval, with a salary sufficient to cover ordinary living expenses and vehicle payments. During the last 24 months, all obligations on your credit report must have been paid within 60 days of the due date and your credit report must not show more than $1,000 in total charge-offs. College Graduate Programs are subject to change or termination at any time. Some restrictions apply. See dealer for details. Must pay sales tax. Void where prohibited by law. Not redeemable for cash.
The trade name “Mazda Financial Services” and the Mazda and Mazda Financial Services logos are owned by Mazda Motor Corporation (“Mazda”) or its affiliates and are licensed to Toyota Motor Credit Corporation (“TMCC”). Retail installment and lease accounts are owned by TMCC and Toyota Lease Trust. TMCC is the authorized attorney-in-fact and servicer for Toyota Lease Trust. Mazda is solely responsible for its products and services and for promotional statements about them and is not affiliated with TMCC or its affiliates.