Turn Your Degree Into Savings With the Toyota College Rebate Program at Lakeside Toyota

May 14th, 2026 by

Toyota College Grad Rebate Near New Orleans

Graduation season is more than caps, gowns, and diplomas — it’s the beginning of an exciting new chapter. Whether you’re heading into your first career, commuting to graduate school, or simply upgrading your current ride, Lakeside Toyota is here to help you start strong with the Toyota College Rebate Program.

Eligible college students and recent graduates can receive a $500 rebate on select new Toyota vehicles when financing or leasing through Toyota Financial Services (TFS). It’s Toyota’s way of rewarding your hard work and helping you drive into the future with confidence.

What Is the Toyota College Rebate Program?

The Toyota College Rebate Program gives qualified college students and recent graduates a $500 rebate toward the purchase or lease of an eligible new Toyota vehicle.

When you finance or lease through Toyota Financial Services, you may also qualify for competitive APR financing and lease options on eligible contracts.

At Lakeside Toyota, we make it easy to explore your options and find the right Toyota for your lifestyle and budget.

Who Qualifies?

To qualify for the Toyota College Rebate Program, customers must:

  • Be currently enrolled in an eligible accredited degree program OR
  • Have graduated within the past two calendar years OR
  • Be scheduled to graduate within the next six months

Eligible applicants must also:

  • Provide proof of present or future employment
  • Complete verification through ID.me
  • Finance or lease through Toyota Financial Services
  • Meet credit approval requirements

Eligible schools include accredited:

  • Four-year colleges and universities
  • Graduate schools
  • Registered nursing programs
  • Two-year colleges and community colleges
  • Technical and junior colleges

Eligible Toyota Vehicles

The $500 College Rebate is available on a wide selection of new and unlicensed Toyota models, including many of Toyota’s most popular sedans, SUVs, hybrids, and trucks.

Eligible models include:

  • Toyota Camry
  • Toyota Corolla
  • Toyota RAV4
  • Toyota Tacoma
  • Toyota Highlander
  • Toyota Prius
  • Toyota Grand Highlander
  • Toyota Tundra
  • Toyota 4Runner
  • Toyota Land Cruiser
  • Toyota Sienna
  • Toyota Crown
  • And many more

Whether you’re looking for fuel efficiency, advanced technology, family-friendly versatility, or rugged capability, there’s a Toyota vehicle ready for your next adventure.

Why Recent Graduates Love Toyota

Toyota vehicles are known for long-term reliability, strong resale value, advanced safety features, and impressive fuel economy — all important qualities for recent graduates managing new careers and budgets.

Many Toyota models also come equipped with:

  • Toyota Safety Sense™ driver-assist technology
  • Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility
  • Hybrid and electrified powertrain options
  • Comfortable interiors and modern connectivity features

A dependable vehicle can make all the difference as you transition into post-college life, and Toyota continues to be one of the most trusted brands for young professionals and students alike.

Protect Your Investment

Once you’ve found the perfect Toyota, ask the finance team at Lakeside Toyota about optional vehicle maintenance and protection plans available through Toyota Financial Services.

These programs can help you maintain and protect your vehicle for years to come, giving you additional peace of mind on the road ahead.

Visit Lakeside Toyota in Metairie Today

Ready to take advantage of the Toyota College Rebate Program? The team at Lakeside Toyota is here to help you explore current offers, review financing options, and get behind the wheel of a new Toyota you’ll love.

For complete program details or additional information, contact us at (504) 833-3311 or visit our dealership today at 3701 N Causeway Blvd, Metairie, LA 70002.

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Disclaimer:

$500 College Rebate is available on all new and unlicensed 2025 4runner, 2025 4runnerhybrid, 2025 bz4x, 2025 camry, 2025 corolla, 2025 corollacross, 2025 corollacrosshybrid, 2025 corollahatchback, 2025 corollahybrid, 2025 gr86, 2025 grandhighlander, 2025 grandhighlanderhybrid, 2025 grcorolla, 2025 grsupra, 2025 highlander, 2025 highlanderhybrid, 2025 landcruiser, 2025 mirai, 2025 prius, 2025 priuspluginhybrid, 2025 rav4, 2025 rav4hybrid, 2025 rav4pluginhybrid, 2025 sequoia, 2025 sienna, 2025 tacoma, 2025 tacomahybrid, 2025 toyotacrown, 2025 toyotacrownsignia, 2025 tundra, 2025 tundrahybrid, 2026 4runner, 2026 4runnerhybrid, 2026 bz, 2026 bzwoodland, 2026 camry, 2026 chr, 2026 corolla, 2026 corollacross, 2026 corollacrosshybrid, 2026 corollahatchback, 2026 corollahybrid, 2026 gr86, 2026 grandhighlander, 2026 grandhighlanderhybrid, 2026 grcorolla, 2026 grsupra, 2026 highlander, 2026 highlanderhybrid, 2026 landcruiser, 2026 mirai, 2026 prius, 2026 priuspluginhybrid, 2026 rav4, 2026 rav4pluginhybrid, 2026 sequoia, 2026 sienna, 2026 tacoma, 2026 tacomahybrid, 2026 toyotacrown, 2026 toyotacrownsignia, 2026 tundra, 2026 tundrahybrid, 2027 landcruiser. Toyota Certified Used Vehicles (TCUVs) and Scion Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles are not eligible for the Rebate Program. Subject to the foregoing limits and requirements below, the College Rebate Program are available upon credit approval from and execution of a finance or lease contract through Toyota Financial Services (TFS) at participating Toyota dealers. Not all applicants will qualify. To qualify for the College Rebate Program, customers must be Currently enrolled in a graduate degree program from an eligible school (as defined below), or enrolled in or be a graduate from an eligible school and provide proof of graduation (showing an upcoming graduation within six months OR a recent graduation within two calendar years from the date of signing your vehicle lease or finance contract) from one of the following eligible schools located in the 50 United States, Puerto Rico, or U.S. Virgin Islands: (a) an accredited four-year college, university or registered nursing program; OR (b) an accredited two-year college associate degree or an undergraduate academic degree as awarded by community colleges, junior colleges, technical colleges and universities; OR (c) an accredited graduate school. In all cases, the student will have two calendar years from receipt of their degree to take advantage of the program. Must provide proof of qualification via an ID.me account and complete the verification process at a participating Toyota dealer.. Must provide proof of qualification via an ID.me account and complete the verification process at a participating Toyota dealer. Eligible customers must also meet credit approval requirements and furnish proof of present or future employment (which will begin within 120 days of credit approval) when submitting credit application. Customer must also be approved for credit by, and finance the Vehicle through Toyota Financial Services (TFS) at participating Toyota dealers. 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. Rebate offered by Toyota Motor North America. Rebate will be applied on TFS lease agreements toward the amount due at lease signing or delivery or capitalized cost reduction or the down payment on TFS finance contracts. Limit one rebate per lease or finance transaction. Offer not combinable with the Military Rebate program, and the Lease-End Refi Program. Vehicle must be taken from dealer stock. Rebate valid on contracts executed between 05-05-2026 through 06-01-2026. College Programs are subject to change or termination at any time. Some restrictions apply. Programs are not available in AL, FL, GA, HI, NC, and SC. Rebate terms may be more generous in your local area. Ask your participating dealer about the college rebate terms in your area. See dealer for details. Must pay sales tax. Void where prohibited by law. Not redeemable for cash. ©2026 Toyota Financial Services. All rights reserved.

Toyota Financial Services is a service mark used by Toyota Motor Credit Corporation (TMCC). Retail installment accounts may be owned by TMCC or its securitization affiliates and lease accounts may be owned by Toyota Lease Trust (TLT) or its securitization affiliates. TMCC is the servicer for accounts owned by TMCC, TLT, and their securitization affiliates.

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