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Many drivers in the Tampa Bay FL area dream of getting behind the wheel of a luxurious, performance-tuned Mercedes-Benz model and fall short of this dream due to minimal credit. Drivers may now realize this dream with the help of the Mercedes-Benz Rising Stars Program. Designed to give car shoppers with minimal or zero credit the opportunity to experience the Mercedes-Benz dream, this program caters to recent college graduates, current local or international college students and first-time Mercedes-Benz buyers. Explore this Mercedes-Benz Rising Stars Program overview for more information on this exceptional program.

All vehicles that can be leased or financed through Mercedes-Benz Financial Services are available to qualified individuals through the Rising Stars Program. College graduates have worked hard to get where they are and often find themselves without the credit required to lease or finance their dream car - not with the Mercedes-Benz Rising Stars Program. Current local and international students who struggle to receive financial approval will find that it is easy to qualify with this innovative program. First-time car buyers with limited credit who do not require a high amount of finance will find themselves behind the wheel of their dream car in moments.


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


How to Qualify for the Mercedes-Benz Rising Stars Program?

An added asset of the Mercedes-Benz Rising Stars Program is that it is simple to qualify. Whether you are a current local or international college student, a recent graduate or are looking forward to getting behind the wheel of your first car, you will benefit from budget-friendly lease and finance opportunities.

Many of these opportunities require no down payment and no security deposit and provide low finance rates with variable term lengths. Take a closer look at how to qualify for the Mercedes-Benz Rising Stars Program by contacting the Mercedes-Benz of Clearwater sales team.