Celebrate scholarly accomplishments with hot deals and freebies. Check out this list of deals and FREE stuff for graduates in 2025! Some of these free things for graduating seniors can also be used as graduation gift ideas!
Cheers, 2025 graduates! 🎊 🎓
We’re so proud of how far you’ve come – and you’re not the only one celebrating! Your favorite restaurants are offering special deals and freebies for graduates (and gift-givers, too).
Check out our list to see what’s available, and keep an eye out as more offers roll in throughout the month of June!
Special deals & free stuff for graduates in 2025:
Get a free $10 bonus from Applebee’s.
Through June 29th, you can earn a $10 bonus card with your online or in-store purchase of $50 in Applebee’s gift cards. Bonus cards are valid the day after purchase through August 3rd, 2025.
Receive free bonus cards from Auntie Annie’s.
Through June 15th, you can score a $5 bonus reward for every $25 you spend on Auntie Annie’s gift cards! The bonus cards can be used through July 15th (limit 1 per customer, per transaction). A rewards account (free to join) is needed for bonus card redemption.
Get up to $60 in bonuses from Benihana.
Through June 15th, Benihana is running two gift card promotions. Spend $50 on gift cards and get a $10 promotional card, or spend $200 on gift cards and get a $60 promotional card! Promotional cards are valid 6/16/25 – 7/2/25.
Treat yourself to a $10 Bonus Card when you buy $50 in eGift Cards to BJ’s Restaurant Brewhouse.
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse is having a special promotion through June 16th! Buy $50 in eGift Cards and you’ll receive a $10 Bonus Card that can be used from June 16th to July 7th.
Collect a $5 bonus from Bob Evans.
Through June 15th, you can get a $5 bonus when you buy $25 in Bob Evan’s gift cards! Bonus cards are valid 6/16/25 – 7/31/25.
Every grad gets a FREE Buca di Beppo cannoli in-restaurant! 🎉
Celebrate your big day in a big way – no cooking required! Every graduate who dines in at Buca di Beppo gets a FREE cannoli. Need catering and to-go packages? Prices start at just $12.99 per person.
Many car dealerships offer grads a great deal on a set of new wheels.
Car companies want the business of new graduates. If you need a new car to get you to your new job, check out the offers below:
- Acura – Acura has a 2025 graduate offer of $500 in savings.
- BMW – Grads can snag a good rate plus $1,000 towards the purchase of a new BMW.
- Ford – Recent graduates and undergrads within 2 years of graduating can receive a special cash back reward from many Ford dealerships, often between $500 and $750.
- General Motors – Graduates can receive $500 on select Chevrolet models, plus financing.
- Honda – Recent or soon-to-be college graduates can receive $500 toward any qualifying Honda automobile when they finance or lease with Honda Financial Services.
- Hyundai – Recent college graduates can receive $400 towards a new purchase or lease.
- Nissan – Get $500 cash back on top of other offers through the Nissan College Grad Program.
- Toyota – New grads can get a $500 rebate plus financing from Toyota.
Buy a $25 eGift card at Carvel to score a $5 Reward.
Present your favorite graduate with a sweet treat! For a limited time, you can snag a $5 Reward when you purchase a single $25 eGift card from Carvel.
Grab a $5 bonus from Cinnabon.
Through June 15th, you’ll receive a $5 reward code when you spend $25 in Gift Cards or eGift Cards under one transaction at Cinnabon. The Reward Codes are valid for redemption 6/16/25 – 7/31/25.
Hosting a graduation party and need a decoration? Score a free graphic from Craft House SVG.
The website Craft House SVG is offering a few free graduation graphics for college graduates and graduating high school seniors (for personal use only). These graphics are perfect for making graduation decorations or announcements. You can get the graphic for free and print it at home or at your local print shop.
Get a $5 bonus coupon from Denny’s.
Through June 18th, you’ll receive a $5 bonus coupon when you buy a $25 Denny’s gift card online.
Snag a $10 bonus from Famous Dave’s.
Through June 15th, you’ll get a $10 e-bonus card with every online purchase of $50 in Famous Dave’s gift cards. E-bonus cards are valid 5/5/25 – 7/27/25 (excluding 5/11/25 and 6/15/25).
Get a $5 bonus coupon from Denny’s.
Through June 18th, you’ll receive a $5 bonus coupon when you buy a $25 Denny’s gift card online.
Earn a $10 Famous Dave’s e-bonus.
Through June 15th, you’ll get a $10 e-bonus card with every online purchase of $50 in Famous Dave’s gift cards. E-bonus cards are valid 5/5/25 – 7/27/25 (excluding 5/11/25 and 6/15/25).
First Watch is giving out $10 Bonus Bucks to those who buy $50 in gift cards.
For a limited time, you’ll receive $10 in Bonus Bucks when you spend $50 on First Watch gift cards.
Wear your cap & gown to participating Golden Corral locations for a free meal.
Grads can stop by Golden Corral in their cap and gown to claim a buffet and beverage at participating locations. This offer varies by location, so call your local restaurant ahead of time to see if they’re participating!
Score a $5 bonus card when you buy a $25 IHOP gift card.
Through June 30th, you’ll receive a $5 bonus card when you purchase a $25 IHOP gift card. The bonus card is valid through August 25th.
Grads get a BOGO deal at Insomnia Cookies.
Through June 30th, all 2025 graduates can enjoy one free Classic cookie from Insomnia Cookies when they buy a second Classic cookie. You do need to wear your cap and gown to claim this offer, though!
Buy $50 in gift cards at Logan’s Roadhouse and receive two $10 bonus cards.
Through June 9th, you’ll score two $10 bonus gift cards when you spend $50 on gift cards at Logan’s Roadhouse. The bonus card can be used anytime until July 31st.
Get a free cupcake from Magnolia Bakery.
Through June 30th, graduates of any age are eligible for one free classic cupcake in store when they stop by in their cap and gown or with their 2025 diploma.
Get a $5 reward voucher with a $25 gift card purchase from McAlister’s Deli.
For every $25 McAlister’s Deli gift card purchased through June 15th, you’ll score a $5 reward voucher. The voucher must be unlocked in a registered McAlister’s Rewards account before redemption.
Miller’s Ale House is giving bonus cards with gift card purchases!
Buy a $50 Miller’s Ale House gift card for your grad, and you’ll receive a $10 bonus gift card to use from June 30th through August 31st, 2025. This offer is valid through June 29th.
Moe’s Southwest Grill is offering $5 in Moe’s Rewards to those buying $25 gift cards for graduates.
Does your favorite graduate love a tasty burrito? If so, consider gifting them a gift card from Moe’s Southwest Grill. For every $25 gift card you purchase, you’ll receive $5 in Moe’s Rewards through June 16. Rewards must be redeemed by August 31, 2025.
Outback Steakhouse is offering a $10 bonus card to anyone purchasing a $50 gift card.
Through June 15th, you’ll receive a $10 bonus card when you spend $50 on an Outback Steakhouse gift card. Bonus cards are valid from June 23rd to August 24th.
Get an $8 bonus card at Panda Express when you buy $30 in gift cards.
Need a gift for the graduate? Hurry to Panda Express by June 15th and buy $30 in gift cards. You’ll receive an $8 bonus card for you or your graduate. Be sure to redeem your bonus by July 31st.
Red Robin is giving away $10 in Bonus Buck Rewards to those who spend $50 on a gift card for a graduate.
Does your grad love endless fries? Head on over to Red Robin by June 16th and scoop up a $50 gift card. In return, you’ll earn $10 in Bonus Bucks. If you don’t live near your graduate, that’s okay! The offer is available for digital gift cards, too!
Smashburger is giving extra Smash Cash!
Grab $15 Smash Cash for every $60 gift card you purchase in-store at select locations! Head HERE to view a location near you.
Subway is giving out a $5 bonus to those buying $25 gift cards.
For a limited time, you can buy a $25 gift card from Subway, and you’ll score a $5 bonus that’s redeemable on your next visit through July 31st.
Get a FREE or discounted membership to several professional organizations.
Many professional organizations offer free or discounted memberships to recent graduates. Here are just a few of those organizations:
- The Society of Petroleum Engineers – Grads get 1 year of FREE membership.
- The American Institute of Architects – Graduates receive up to 18 months of FREE membership.
- National Society of Professional Engineers – Graduates get a discounted membership for the first 4 years after graduation, and the first year is a whopping 80% off.
- The American Psychological Association – Undergraduates, graduate students, and recent grads can all get discounted memberships for at least the first year.
- American Society of Civil Engineers – High school graduates headed to college can score a FREE membership.
- American Planning Association – New undergraduates and graduate students can get a FREE membership.
Looking for more free things for high school seniors or college graduates? They can snag over 100 student discounts!
