Federal regulations require all schools participating in the Title IV financial aid programs to have a Standard of Academic Progress, which applies to all applicants and recipients of financial aid. To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must be making satisfactory progress toward a degree. Satisfactory progress is determined in both a qualitative and a quantitative measurement.

Qualitative component: (cumulative grade point average)

All students must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA), which is determined by the student's academic level. The cumulative GPA pertains to the cumulative GPA derived from Saint Leo University credits only. It is not combined with the cumulative GPA from other schools. Undergraduate students must meet the cumulative GPA required by the university for continued eligibility to enroll and graduate. Graduate students must meet the cumulative GPA requirements as specified by their graduate program.

Quantitative component: (maximum time frame and completion ratio)

Students must complete their education program within a maximum time frame (measured by attempted credit hours) and must earn (receive a passing grade) a minimum percentage of all attempted Saint Leo University credit hours. The time frame for undergraduate students cannot exceed 150% of the published length of the academic program. The published length of the academic program is the minimum number of credit hours required to earn a degree.