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For Florida students with a 3.5 GPA, our newest program will cover your full tuition if your family income is less than $50,000 a year (Adjusted Gross Income on 2020 tax return). Students must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and be determined to be Florida Residents by Saint Leo’s Student Financial Services Office to qualify.

Here’s How it Works:

The Tuition Advantage Program is designed to cover the full tuition of Florida resident students with a 3.5 unweighted high school GPA or higher, whose families make less than $50,000 per year based on the Adjusted Gross Income (AGI)* on their 2020 tax return. The program covers the student's full tuition when institutional, state, and federal funds are added. Students must enter Saint Leo's University Campus as an incoming freshman student.

Students who participate in the Tuition Advantage Program are eligible to attend Saint Leo's University Campus for a bachelor's degree program at no out-of-pocket tuition cost. The four-year estimated value of a Tuition Advantage financial aid package exceeds $100,000. 

*Adjusted gross income is determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Florida residency is determined by the FAFSA as well as the Student Financial Services Office at Saint Leo.

Requirements:

• • Maintain continuous full-time enrollment (12-15 credits per semester)
• • Maintain a minimum 2.00 GPA
• • Must complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

The Honors Scholars Program represents the top 10% of campus students and provides a challenging, yet supportive environment for our most talented students. Honors students are widely recognized as campus leaders both inside and outside the classroom. Based on their success in Honors, our graduates routinely attend top medical, law, and graduate programs, along with job placement in a wide variety of careers.

The heart of the Honors program is a customized curriculum focused on global citizenship that fully replaces the general education requirements for graduation. Students in the Honors Scholars Program at University Campus beginning in Fall 2022 will enjoy all of the following benefits:

• • Additional $2,000 scholarship for the first year, with increased scholarship opportunities in the second year
• • A University-sponsored Honors Experience Trip led by Honors faculty in the third year
• • A free year of tuition toward a Master’s degree at Saint Leo University
• • A special degree and diploma from the University that highlights Honors (B.A. Honors or B.S. Honors)
• • The completion of general education courses in 6 fewer credits than non-Honors peers, making it easier for students to complete a 3+1 program, add a double major/minor, or take elective credits outside of their major
• • Upgraded housing for first-year students in the highly desirable Honors Village, including Alumni Hall and Roderick Hall as suite-style housing with semi-private bathrooms and common living space
• • Exceptionally small class sizes, with Honors courses having 15 students or fewer in the classroom
• • Exclusive first and senior year 1:1 research experiences with faculty, as well as private events for Honors Scholars and their parents and family members

Requirements:

- Minimum unweighted 3.5 high school GPA

- Be admitted to University Campus beginning in the Fall 2022 Semester

- Complete and be accepted to the Honors Scholars Program by completing the supplemental application

As the oldest Catholic institution of higher education in Florida, we’re proud to provide high school seniors across the United States with a unique opportunity to continue their Catholic education at a top-ranked Catholic university. The scholarship awards $3,000 per year for students working toward a bachelor’s degree.

To be eligible, high school seniors must be U.S. citizens, graduate from a Catholic high school within the United States, and attend University Campus.

Requirements:

• • Maintain continuous full-time enrollment (12-15 credits per semester)
• • Maintain a minimum 2.00 GPA

Educating global citizens is a key pillar of the Benedictine tradition, and we are proud to welcome students from more than 100 countries to study at Saint Leo University. As part of our community, international students thrive in a supportive and welcoming environment.

The award provides a stackable award of $3,000 per year for students working towards a bachelor's degree. This award can be combined with academic scholarships, totaling up to a maximum of $17,000 per year.

Requirements:

• • Maintain continuous full-time enrollment (12-15 credits per semester)
• • Maintain a minimum 2.00 GPA

Students are automatically considered for our newly designed merit scholarship program once they apply to Saint Leo University. No separate application is required! Freshman students may qualify for merit scholarships between $11,000 – $14,000 per year. Transfer students may qualify for merit scholarships between $9,000 – $12,000 per year.

Take advantage of our new microscholarship program, which awards students with up to $1,000 in additional funding for their first year at University Campus. Students can earn up to four individual $250 awards by attending Open House, Admitted Students Day, filing FAFSA prior to January 15, and submitting your Saint Leo University application prior to January 15.

Students who complete an associate degree in the United States qualify for a 50% tuition scholarship. Students must attend University Campus, and have a minimum 2.0 GPA to qualify.