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Still in school? Just graduated?

General Motors wants to help you get in the driver's seat of your very own new GM vehicle with the GM Student Bonus program.
 

How does it work?

It's simple. If you're a student, you can finance or lease an eligible††† new GM vehicle and get up to $400 towards each of your first 2 payments.* That's up to $800! Who said it doesn't pay to be a student?

Your first 2 payments* are on us!

 

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Want even more savings?

If you have a GM Card, then you can redeem your GM Card Earnings towards the Total Purchase Price of any eligible new GM vehicle (subject to Vehicle Redemption Allowances), while also taking advantage of the Student Bonus program. Plus, if someone in your immediate family has GM Card Earnings they're not using, you can get them to transfer them over to you.
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*On approved GMAC or alternate financial institution credit only. GMCL will pay first two months' lease payments for 24 to 60 month leases only, paid up to a maximum monthly lease payment of $400 per month (tax inclusive). Alternatively GMCL will pay first two months' finance payments for finance terms of up to 72 months, paid up to a maximum monthly finance payment of $400 per month (tax inclusive). Offer applicable to equal monthly payment lease or finance agreements. License, insurance, registration, PPSA/moveable property, administration fees and applicable taxes not included and may be payable upon signing. Vehicle must be registered solely in name of applicant (but contracts may be co-signed) for a minimum of six months and 12,000 kilometres and vehicle delivery must be made between January 3, 2009 and January 4, 2010. Limit of one eligible lease or finance agreement per eligible individual in his/her lifetime and not available to recipients of any previous GM student/graduate offer. This offer replaces certain prior GM/Saturn/Saab offers, which offers as well as certain other current GM/Saturn/Saab/ offers may not be able to be combined with this offer. Void where prohibited by law. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer in whole or in part at any time without notice.

Earnings transferred or redeemed are subject to Vehicle Redemption Allowances. Primary GM Cardholders may transfer all or a portion of their GM Card Earnings to the following eligible immediate family members, who reside at the Primary Cardholder's residence: parents, partner, spouse, brother, sister, child, grandchild and grandparents. Also included are parents of spouse or partner. Primary GM Cardholders are also entitled to transfer a portion of their Earnings to eligible immediate family members who do not reside at the Primary Cardholder's residence, provided that a minimum of $500 in Earnings is retained on the account after the transfer. Immediate family members may already be a GM Cardholder themselves, however transferred Earnings cannot be combined with the recipient's existing Earnings. Proof of relationship and/or residency must be provided upon request.

The transfer of Earnings offer is only available to Canadian residents.

In order to transfer your Earnings to an immediate family member, the Primary Cardholder must call The GM Card Customer Centre at 1-800-461-3279 (416-982-3279 in Toronto) (option 5) to authorize the transfer and provide required transferee information. At the time of redemption, the transferee must identify themselves to the Dealer/Retailer as the GM Card Earnings recipient. For more details visit www.thegmcard.ca. Any Earnings that have been accumulated do not constitute property of the Program participants. Earnings may not be brokered, bartered or sold and may not be transferred as part of a domestic relations matter. GM is not responsible and bears no liability for disagreements between participants concerning use of Earnings accumulated under a GM Card account.

The GM Card is owned and issued by The Toronto-Dominion Bank.

TD logo is a trade-mark of The Toronto-Dominion Bank.

††Limited to vehicles valued at $35,000 or under. Please refer to the contest rules & regulations for full details on eligible contest vehicles.

†††GMCL may modify the list of eligible vehicles from time to time during the offer. See your dealer/retailer for a current list of eligible vehicles.

The GM Student Bonus is open to eligible individualsº who:

  • Are full-time high school students of a recognized high school
  • Have graduated** within the last 4 years from a recognized high school
  • Are part-time*** and full-time students who are enrolled in an accredited college, CEGEP or university
  • Have graduated** within the last 4 years from an accredited college, CEGEP or university
  • Are part-time*** and full-time students of an Adult and Vocational program
  • Have graduated** within the last 4 years from an accredited part-time or full-time Adult and Vocational program
     
Your first 2 payments* are on us!

 

 

 

*On approved GMAC or alternate financial institution credit only. GMCL will pay first two months' lease payments for 24 to 60 month leases only, paid up to a maximum monthly lease payment of $400 per month (tax inclusive). Alternatively GMCL will pay first two months' finance payments for finance terms of up to 72 months, paid up to a maximum monthly finance payment of $400 per month (tax inclusive). Offer applicable to equal monthly payment lease or finance agreements. License, insurance, registration, PPSA/moveable property, administration fees and applicable taxes not included and may be payable upon signing. Vehicle must be registered solely in name of applicant (but contracts may be co-signed) for a minimum of six months and 12,000 kilometres and vehicle delivery must be made between January 3, 2009 and January 4, 2010. Limit of one eligible lease or finance agreement per eligible individual in his/her lifetime and not available to recipients of any previous GM student/graduate offer. This offer replaces certain prior GM/Saturn/Saab offers, which offers as well as certain other current GM/Saturn/Saab/ offers may not be able to be combined with this offer. Void where prohibited by law. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer in whole or in part at any time without notice.

ºApplicant must be a legal resident of Canada of age of majority in their province of residence at time of application with a valid Canadian Driver's License. Individuals must meet the eligibility and other offer requirements during the offer period. Limited to institutions in or outside Canada as currently approved or recognized by GMCL. See your dealer/retailer for eligible institutions. As part of the transaction Dealer/Retailer may request eligibility documentation and will contact GM to verify eligibility. Determination of full-time status at discretion of GMCL as determined through supporting documentation.

**For graduates the 4-year eligibility period will be measured from the date shown on the graduate's diploma.

***Working towards a degree or diploma for a program consisting of the equivalent of two years or 16 months of study.

Note: Students are eligible only once in his/her lifetime.

 

If You Can Dream it, You Can Drive it!

With a great choice of eligible vehicles, the GM Student Bonus offers some truly exciting rides.

Click on the tabs below to see the eligible vehicles and visit the Virtual Showroom for a closer look at your favourite GM vehicles.

Your first 2 payments* are on us!

Eligible Vehicles†††

 
By Type

2009 Chevrolet Aveo $13,770 See Vehicle Page
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt $15,325 See Vehicle Page
2009 Chevrolet Malibu $23,995 See Vehicle Page
2009 Chevrolet Avalanche $41,720 See Vehicle Page
2009 Chevrolet Colorado $23,505 See Vehicle Page
2009 Chevrolet Equinox $27,665 See Vehicle Page
2009 Chevrolet HHR $20,315 See Vehicle Page
2009 Chevrolet Silverado $23,990 See Vehicle Page

GMC

GMC

2009 GMC Canyon $23,505 See Vehicle Page
2009 GMC Sierra $23,990 See Vehicle Page
2009 Pontiac G3 Wave $13,770 See Vehicle Page
2009 Pontiac G5 $15,745 See Vehicle Page
2009 Pontiac G6 $25,225 See Vehicle Page
2009 Pontiac Solstice $29,055 See Vehicle Page
2009 Pontiac Vibe $16,830 See Vehicle Page
2009 Pontiac Torrent $28,370 See Vehicle Page
2009 Saturn SKY $33,715 See Vehicle Page
2009 Saturn AURA $25,075 See Vehicle Page
2009 Saturn ASTRA $18,390 See Vehicle Page
2009 Saturn VUE $27,325 See Vehicle Page

2009 Chevrolet Aveo $13,770 See Vehicle Page
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt $15,325 See Vehicle Page
2009 Pontiac G3 Wave $13,770 See Vehicle Page
2009 Pontiac G5 $15,745 See Vehicle Page
2009 Pontiac Vibe $16,830 See Vehicle Page
2009 Saturn ASTRA $18,390 See Vehicle Page
2009 Pontiac Solstice $29,055 See Vehicle Page
2009 Saturn SKY $33,715 See Vehicle Page
2009 Chevrolet Malibu $23,995 See Vehicle Page
2009 Pontiac G6 $25,225 See Vehicle Page
2009 Saturn AURA $25,075 See Vehicle Page
2009 Chevrolet Equinox $27,665 See Vehicle Page
2009 Chevrolet HHR $20,315 See Vehicle Page
2009 Pontiac Torrent $28,370 See Vehicle Page
2009 Saturn VUE $27,325 See Vehicle Page
2009 Chevrolet Avalanche $41,720 See Vehicle Page
2009 Chevrolet Colorado $23,505 See Vehicle Page
2009 Chevrolet Silverado $23,990 See Vehicle Page
2009 GMC Canyon $23,505 See Vehicle Page
2009 GMC Sierra $23,990 See Vehicle Page

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

††† GMCL may modify the list of eligible vehicles from time to time during the offer. See your dealer/retailer for a current list of eligible vehicles.

*On approved GMAC or alternate financial institution credit only. GMCL will pay first two months' lease payments for 24 to 60 month leases only, paid up to a maximum monthly lease payment of $400 per month (tax inclusive). Alternatively GMCL will pay first two months' finance payments for finance terms of up to 72 months, paid up to a maximum monthly finance payment of $400 per month (tax inclusive). Offer applicable to equal monthly payment lease or finance agreements. License, insurance, registration, PPSA/moveable property, administration fees and applicable taxes not included and may be payable upon signing. Vehicle must be registered solely in name of applicant (but contracts may be co-signed) for a minimum of six months and 12,000 kilometres and vehicle delivery must be made between January 3, 2009 and January 4, 2010. Limit of one eligible lease or finance agreement per eligible individual in his/her lifetime and not available to recipients of any previous GM student/graduate offer. This offer replaces certain prior GM/Saturn/Saab offers, which offers as well as certain other current GM/Saturn/Saab/ offers may not be able to be combined with this offer. Void where prohibited by law. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer in whole or in part at any time without notice.