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Catholic High School Partnerships | Access, Affordability & AI-Ready Graduates 

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Saint Leo University partners with Catholic high schools nationwide to expand college access, strengthen Catholic education, and prepare students for purpose-driven leadership.

Our Strategic Catholic Partners program goes beyond a traditional admissions agreement—creating clear pathways from Catholic high school to college success

Why Partner With Saint Leo University? 

  • Catholic, values-based education grounded in Benedictine tradition
  • Guaranteed admission for qualified students
  • Transparent, renewable scholarships for Catholic families
  • Early college and dual-credit opportunities
  • Graduate education support for Catholic educators
  • AI-first Catholic university beginning August 2026
  • All students gain access to IBM SkillsBuild and graduate AI-ready 

Two Levels of Catholic School Partnership

Saint Leo University offers two partnership tiers so schools can engage at the level that best fits their goals.

Tier I: Strategic Catholic Partner School

Highest Level of Collaboration

Designed for Catholic high schools seeking deep, long-term partnership.

Student Benefits
  • Guaranteed admission for qualified graduates
  • Test-optional (unless program-specific)
  • Merit + Catholic Promise Scholarships (renewable up to 4 years)
  • Priority dual-credit and early college access
School & Counselor Benefits
  • Priority in-school engagement and events
  • Early student outreach (sophomore–senior years)
  • Annual Catholic Partner Counselor Fly-In
  • Direct access to admissions and leadership briefings 

Tier II: Catholic Partner School

Foundational Partnership

Ideal for schools seeking structured access with lighter engagement.

Student Benefits
  • Guaranteed admission for qualified graduates
  • Merit + Catholic Promise Scholarships
  • Dual-credit access with reduced

A Smarter Path Forward for Catholic Education

Saint Leo’s Catholic Partnerships help schools:

  • Strengthen college-going culture
  • Improve affordability and outcomes for families
  • Demonstrate workforce relevance through AI credentials
  • Sustain Catholic education for future generations 

Become a Catholic Partner School

We invite Catholic high schools to explore partnership with Saint Leo University.

Together, we form students in faith, leadership, and innovation.

👉 Request Partnership Information By Scheduling a Leadership Conversation