At Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown, we would like to congratulate you on graduating college! Did you know that by graduating college, you can score an amazing offer on a brand new or certified pre-owned Mercedes-Benz?! Now is the perfect time to get the Mercedes-Benz you have always dreamed of!

When those graduation gowns and hats come off, you and your classmates are going to be competing for jobs and careers out in the real world. And like it or not, a quality car is a major asset when it comes to securing your spot and climbing the corporate ladder, especially here in Long Island. Lucky for you, the Mercedes-Benz Rising Star program was designed to offer recent college graduates the Mercedes-Benz experience as they start off in their professional careers. With minimal requirements, these select group of customers can enjoy their early success and start the journey as Mercedes-Benz customers for life.

The Mercedes-Benz Rising Star Program from Mercedes-Benz Financial Services, that dream can become a reality.  Designed to give car shoppers in Suffolk, or Nassau County, NY with minimal or zero credit the opportunity to experience the Mercedes-Benz dream and get the financing or lease they want, this program caters to recent college graduates, current local or international college students and first-time Mercedes-Benz buyers in the tri-state area.

Mercedes-Benz Rising Star Program, you do not have to let a lack of credit get in the way of you rewarding yourself with a new or Certified Pre-Owned Mercedes-Benz vehicle. This will extremely benefit graduates and students of Stony Brook University, Hofstra University, Adelphi University, St. Joseph’s College, Farmingdale State College, and many other area colleges and universities. Now is the time to get into the Mercedes-Benz you have been working hard for!  For more information, contact us with any questions you may have and one of our friendly Sales Consultants would be happy to assist you.

College Graduate Requirements

• Graduate of 4-Year College or University, Graduate Program or Registered Nursing Program
• Proof of Enrollment or Graduate Status
• Recent Pay Stub or Bank Statements
• Amount Financed Cannot Exceed $50,000
• 24 Months of Established Credit
• Clean Credit History
• No Down Payment Required
• No Security Deposit Required
• Lease or Finance Offers
• Variable Term Lengths

Current Student Requirements

• Current Student of 4-Year College or University, Graduate Program or Registered Nursing Program
• Official Transcript or Letter from the Registrar’s Office
• Last 3 Months of Bank Statements
• Amount Financed Cannot Exceed $50,000
• Clean Credit History
• 20% Down Payment
• 10% Security Deposit
• Term Cannot Exceed Student Visa if Applicable
• Lease or Finance Offers
• References and Proof of Residence Required

First Time Buyer Requirements

• Most Recent Pay Stub or Last 3 Months of Bank Statements
• Amount Financed Cannot Exceed $20,000
• 24 Months of Established Credit
• Clean Credit History
• No Down Payment Required
• No Security Deposit Required
• Variable Term Lengths
• Lease and Finance Offers
• References and Proof of Residence Required

Vehicle Eligibility:

• New or Certified Pre-Owned Mercedes-Benz vehicles only.
• Amount Financed or Capitalized Cost not to exceed $45,000 within applicable standard advance guidelines.

Program Eligibility:

• Graduate of an accredited college with a 4-year undergraduate degree, graduate degree, or registered nursing degree earned within the previous 24 months.
• A copy of the graduate’s diploma or official transcripts.
• Proof of graduate status or letter from Registrar’s Office stating intent to graduate within the next 6 months.
• Proof of income required – Last 3 months of bank statements or most recent pay stub.
• Customer must have a minimum of 24 months of credit on file.
• Gross debt to income ratio not to exceed 50%.
• Gross payment to income amount not to exceed 20%.
• Must score Tier 2 or better.