Maybe you bought extra classroom supplies instead of concert tickets this school year, or you missed a big evening out because you were helping students study. Whatever role you play at your school, you deserve the GM Educator Discount — the best educator discount from any car company. Current employees* of a public school, private school, college or university can enjoy special pricing below MSRP on the purchase or lease of eligible, new Chevrolet, Buick or GMC vehicles. Combine this discount with most current offers to save even more, with our appreciation.
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If you’re a current employee of a public school, private school, university or college, you are eligible for the GM Educator Discount. Eligible participants are able to sponsor their spouse or same-sex domestic partner (SSDP) where applicable, and dependent children and stepchildren, provided the children are either under 21 years of age or full-time students under 25 years of age on the date of purchase.
Many new and unused 2018 and 2019 GM cars; SUVs; crossovers; midsize, light-duty and HD pickup trucks; and passenger and cargo vans are eligible. See a list of eligible vehicles. Vehicle eligibility may change over time, so check before you buy.
The GM Educator Discount Program offers educators, administrators, faculty and support staff of schools (preschool through college) the same great discount our valued supplier employees receive. Through the discount, you are able to purchase or lease an eligible, new 2017 or 2016 Chevrolet, Buick or GMC vehicle at a special discounted price below MSRP. Plus, you can combine this discount with most current offers to save even more. Want to see your discount before you visit the dealership? Simply build a vehicle to your exact specifications on the site. You can view the MSRP and the GM Educator Discount price — just follow the prompts.
Many new and unused 2017 and 2016 GM cars; SUVs; crossovers; midsize, light-duty and HD pickup trucks; and passenger and cargo vans are eligible. See a list of eligible vehicles. Vehicle eligibility may change over time, so check before you buy.
To use the discount, register or sign in on the home page. Select “GM Educator Discount” from the Program menu. Then choose “Get Authorization Number” and follow the prompts. Print out your authorization number and take it, along with proof of eligibility (see below), to a participating GM Dealer to receive your vehicle discount.
You must present a valid authorization number, along with the following:
No. The GM Educator Discount Program does not allow participants to title a vehicle in the name of their business.
Yes, as long as the living trust bears the name of the eligible participant.
Vehicles must be retained for a minimum of six (6) months from the vehicle delivery date.
No. Previous purchases/leases are not eligible.
Authorization numbers are valid for 90 days on the purchase or lease of an eligible, new vehicle. You must take delivery of the vehicle prior to the authorization number expiring.
If you don’t use your authorization number prior to the expiration date, the authorization will be added back into your account. To purchase or lease, you will have to obtain a new authorization number by following the prompts in the Programs menu.
All educators, administrators, faculty and support staff who work at a public school, private school, university or college. Please note: To qualify for this program, you must be a resident of the United States.
You can share the GM Educator Discount with your spouse and dependent children. Dependent children must either be under 21 years of age or full-time students under 25 years of age on the date of purchase.
In most cases, yes. Either see “Offers” on this site, or visit your GM Dealer for details to see how the values add up.
You can combine the GM Educator Discount with Earnings from any one of the GM Rewards Cards. Earnings from the GM Rewards Cards are in addition to most current incentives GM may offer. Visit buypowercard.com for more information.
No. You can purchase or lease through any financial institution. However, some APR offers are exclusive to specific financial institutions.
Your dealership will be able to provide details on the down payment for your chosen vehicle.
This program is available through all participating U.S. GM Dealers and is voluntary on the part of the dealers. Dealer participation is on a vehicle line basis. Please inform your dealer of your intention to use the GM Educator Discount during your first contact with your dealer. If your dealer elects not to participate, you may visit another GM Dealer.
Yes, you can receive the discount when you order through a participating GM Dealer.
Yes, if the vehicle has less than 7,500 miles and a dealer demo allowance has not been paid on the vehicle. See your dealer for details.
Please contact your nearest dealership for more information about trade-ins.
Questions about vehicle features, pricing, model eligibility, leasing and current offers should be directed to a participating GM Dealer. You can also visit gm.com for more information on a specific vehicle.
Click on the “Forgot user name” link in the login box and you will be prompted for your name, address, ZIP Code, date of birth and phone number. After the system has validated your information, you will be prompted to enter the answer to the secret question you selected when you created an account. After you provide the correct answer, your user name will appear and you will be prompted to enter your password.
Click on the “Forgot my password” link in the login box and you will be prompted for your user name. Once the system has validated a correct user name, you will be prompted to enter the answer to the secret question you selected during registration. After you provide the correct answer, you will be prompted to reset your password.
To update your information, log in to the site and click the “My Profile” link in the top right corner. Once you have made your updates, click Save. You will then receive an email confirming your changes.
Contact us by submitting a form via this website and we will be happy to assist you. Or call the automated phone system at 1.866.465.6700.
The General Motors Educator Discount Program (The Program) provides eligible Participants (Participant) with the opportunity to purchase/lease new or unused vehicles at The Program price at a participating dealer.
By purchasing a vehicle through The Program, both the Participant and Sponsored Purchaser acknowledge these Rules and Guidelines and agree to abide by them.
It is the responsibility of the Participant to know the rules of The Program as set forth in this document and to make them known to their Sponsored Purchasers. Violations of these rules by the Participant may result in sanctions against the Participant.
The Program may be withdrawn at any time, and its terms are subject to change from time to time by General Motors (GM). Final decisions in all matters relating to the interpretation of any rule or phrase of this activity rest solely with General Motors.
Please note that employees of state or municipal governments may be subject to restrictions that limit their ability to accept this offer. Accordingly, this offer is void unless permitted by state and municipal laws, regulations, rules, ordinances, policies, codes of conduct, and other directives or standards regarding ethics and gift acceptance by state and municipal employees. By accepting this offer, you verify that it complies with all restrictions regarding ethics and gift acceptance that apply to you.
This program is only available to:
Eligible Participants are able to sponsor their spouse or same-sex domestic partner (SSDP), where applicable, and dependent children and stepchildren, provided the children are either under 21 years of age or full-time students under 25 years of age on the date of purchase. (Note: Eligible SSDPs are treated the same as spouses and, therefore, their dependent children and stepchildren are also included.)
Participants must present the following, along with a valid authorization number, to a participating GM Dealer in order to purchase or lease under the program:
General Motors will conduct periodic audits to ensure the integrity of The Program. Participants may be asked to furnish documentation supporting their eligibility with these rules. Documentation of Program eligibility may include:
Participants may be asked to furnish documentation supporting the eligibility of sponsored purchasers in compliance with these rules. Documents requested may include, but are not limited to, copies of marriage licenses, birth certificates, registration/title information, etc.
General Motors reserves the right to audit dealership records and disqualify any sales that do not meet The Program guidelines. Any money improperly paid to any party based upon the dealers’ or Participants’ representation shall be charged back accordingly.
Participants may purchase or lease a cumulative total of two (2) vehicles under The Program.
Authorization numbers are valid for 90 days toward the purchase or lease of an eligible vehicle at The Program price. To see a list of eligible vehicles, visit gmeducatordiscount.com and select Vehicle Eligibility on the home page. Some models may have limited availability. Eligibility of GM vehicles may change at any time without notice. Participants or Sponsored Purchasers must be eligible to participate throughout the entire purchase process, i.e., on the date the process is started through the date of the vehicle delivery.
If purchasing or leasing a vehicle under The Program with cash or through a loan, ownership must be retained for at least six (6) months from the date of delivery of the vehicle.
GM reserves the right to modify the retention rules at any time. Retention periods for some vehicles may be different than the retention period referenced in previous versions of the Rules and Guidelines.
A vehicle purchased/leased under The Program must be used for the personal, noncommercial use/transportation of the Participant. It is prohibited under The Program to purchase/lease and register/title a vehicle and then surrender the vehicle for part or all of the required retention period to any other person. In addition, it is prohibited under The Program to purchase/ lease a vehicle for commercial use or to title in a business name.
Vehicles purchased under The Program must be registered, licensed, titled, insured and owned by the Participant and/or Sponsored Purchaser. Vehicles may be jointly registered, licensed, titled, insured and/or owned in the Participant’s name and the name of his or her spouse. Vehicles may also be titled in the name of a living trust that bears the name of the Participant.
When it is necessary for finnancial reasons, vehicles may be co-titled in the name of a non-eligible person. In these cases, all of the following requirements apply:
If any one of these requirements is not met, unless compliance is not possible under state law, the vehicle may not be co-titled in the name of a non-eligible person.
articipants shall not solicit or accept money or discounts from dealers, other persons or other business entities, except GM-sponsored incentives, in connection with the sale of vehicles under The Program. At no time should a Participant accept payment or other consideration from dealers for referrals. Participants may accept inducements of nominal value, up to $50, provided the inducements are offered to the general public and are noncash in nature, such as a free first oil change. This prohibition does not apply to a fuel fill if provided by the dealer at the time of delivery.
Included in required paperwork at the dealership is the GM Vehicle Purchase Customer-Dealer Agreement and Pricing Sheet. This should be reviewed and, once complete, signed by the purchaser. DO NOT SIGN the agreement if it is blank or The Program price from the invoice is not shown. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your purchase or lease, clarify them with your participating dealer BEFORE closing the transaction. The GM Vehicle Purchase Customer-Dealer Agreement and Pricing Sheet must be signed prior to the completion of the deal.
Dealers will be permitted to assess a maximum of $75 in documentation fees, except in these specific instances:
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If the dealer you visit is not willing to sell you a vehicle through The Program, you may visit another GM Dealer. Dealer participation is voluntary.
Dealers are not required to participate in the GM Educator Discount Program. To determine a dealer’s willingness to sell vehicles under The Program, you must speak with the dealer directly.
During the initial dealer inventory buildup when new models are introduced, and from time to time thereafter, it may be necessary for GM to restrict purchase under The Program on certain models. Please go to gmeducatordiscount.com to see a list of eligible vehicles.
The Program does not constitute an agreement between GM and the Participant for the purchase/lease of any vehicle at a specific price. However, by purchasing a vehicle through The Program, the Participant and the Sponsored Purchaser acknowledge The Program’s Rules and Guidelines and agree to abide by the same program Rules and Guidelines.
Participants are required to report any unauthorized use of authorization numbers immediately. Those who do not report any suspicious or unauthorized use of authorization numbers after they have been submitted on their behalf may be subject to the above sanctions.
Failure to comply with an audit request may subject the Participant to the consequences referenced in the Program Rules section. General Motors has the final decision on all eligibility requirements. The Rules and Guidelines of The Program may be modified by GM at any time, in its sole discretion.
If any law or regulation is adopted or interpreted which, in GM’s opinion, prohibits or penalizes the implementation of The Program, GM may, in its sole discretion, cancel The Program or any order submitted pursuant to The Program without any further obligation and without any liability to either the dealer or the Participant.
GENERAL MOTORS TERMS AND CONDITIONS CANNOT BE MODIFIED BY ANYONE OTHER THAN GENERAL MOTORS. GM (Rev 8/4/16)
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