2 Volkswagen of America, Inc. will pay a $500 Contract Bonus when customers eligible for the College Graduate Program lease or purchase a select new, unused Volkswagen vehicle through participating dealers and finance the lease or purchase through Volkswagen Credit from January 4, 2023 to January 2, 2024. Excludes ID.4 and Golf R vehicles and Certified Pre-Owned vehicles. Subject to credit approval by Volkswagen Credit. Bonus must be applied toward customer lease or purchase and is not redeemable for cash. Offer not valid in Puerto Rico. See your local Volkswagen dealer for details or, for general product information, call 1-800-Drive-VW.

VW College Grad Bonus1

$500 bonus2 on select new Volkswagen vehicle

1 College Graduate Program is subject to credit approval and is available to U.S. citizens or permanent residents who graduated from a U.S. or Canadian accredited college/university no more than 24 months prior to credit application. Volkswagen Credit will not request or consider immigration or residency status in the State of Washington. Applicant must be employed in a full-time permanent position or have a written commitment from a future employer. References, proof of income, copy of degree or official transcript, and contact information for college/university required. Credit history is not required, but existing credit must be in good standing and have no previous derogatory credit. Program good from January 4, 2023 to January 2, 2024. Program not valid in Puerto Rico. See your local Volkswagen dealer for details or, for general product information, call 1-800-Drive-VW.

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Save with the VW College Grad Program in Sarasota, FL

Here at Sunset Volkswagen of Sarasota, we want to make sure that all recent college grads know that after their graduation, they can get themselves behind the wheel of a standout new VW thanks to the Volkswagen College Grad Program. This gives you a bonus and added savings if you qualify for purchase, and is a great way to save!

How to Quality for the VW College Grad Program

  • If you've graduated in the last 24 months, or will graduate in the next six months from a U.S. or Canadian college or university
  • You are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • You have a full-time, permanent job or written commitment from a future employer

Those that meet these standards are able to use the VW College Grad Program, which means you can get a $500 contract bonus for the purchase or lease of a new Volkswagen when you finance through Volkswagen Credit. That goes a long way as you can keep some money that you might have otherwise used for a down payment, or apply it and get a standout rate on your next purchase in the form of a monthly payment.

If you need any assistance or have questions about the process, you can rely on our finance team to point you in the right direction and ensure you have all the details so you're able to take advantage of the added savings as a recent college grad and get behind the wheel of a new VW soon!

Contact Us to Learn More About the VW College Grad Program

For those in Venice, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Port Charlotte, and North Port, FL who are recent grads and looking to find a new vehicle, get in touch with us and we can help you save at Sunset Volkswagen of Sarasota!

Navigating the real world is even more fun with available features like touchscreen navigation and a turbocharged engine. Visit your local Volkswagen dealer for both, and check below to see if you qualify for the Volkswagen College Graduate Program.


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