Please read: 2019-2020 Annual Consumer Disclosure Notice
The Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 mandates that schools provide an annual notice to all students and staff describing the availability of a wide range of consumer information. This information is available to view at www.saintleo.edu/consumer-disclosures. Saint Leo University will provide a paper copy of the disclosure upon request by any student or employee. Requests may be submitted to sfs@saintleo.edu.
Academic Programs and Institutional Information
Information concerning Saint Leo University’s current educational programs, faculty, and course descriptions is available in the university’s academic catalogs and online at www.saintleo.edu/academic-affairs-campus-students. Information about educational facilities, including those that relate to instructional programs, is available at www.saintleo.edu/general-insititutional-information-disclosures.
Accessibility Services
The Office of Accessibility Services (OAS) provides information and supportive services to students with disabilities. Once students have provided documentation of disabilities, they may be eligible to receive appropriate educational accommodations. To view more information about OAS, visit www.saintleo.edu/accessibility-services.
Accreditation, Articulations, and Written Agreements
Saint Leo University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, specialist, and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 if you have questions about the accreditation of Saint Leo University. Additional information concerning Saint Leo University’s institutional and specialized accreditations and written agreements is available at www.saintleo.edu/accreditations-authorization.
Annual Security (Clery) and Fire Safety Report
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is published annually in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 U.S.C. Section 1092(f)). This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on-campus, in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Saint Leo University, and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and other drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault and other matters; and annual fire safety information, including the number of fires in residential facilities, any injuries, deaths, or property damage resulting from those fires, and policies/procedures related to fire safety and responses to fires. The most recent report can be found at www.saintleo.edu/safety-diclosures.
Copyright Infringement and Peer-to-Peer File Sharing Policies and Sanctions
The Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 specifies that regulations be published and promulgated regarding institutional efforts to reduce illegal uploading and downloading of copyrighted work through peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing on university networks. Information about Saint Leo University’s copyright infringement and peer-to-peer file sharing policies is available at www.saintleo.edu/general-insititutional-information-disclosures.
Cost of Attendance
Information concerning the cost of attending Saint Leo University is available at www.saintleo.edu/tuition-costs. Net Price Calculators are available at www.saintleo.edu/net-price-calculator.
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Saint Leo University’s Alcohol and Drug policy is annually distributed to every employee and student at the university out of concern for their welfare and in compliance with the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act. Saint Leo University is committed to providing a healthy and safe learning environment for its students, faculty, staff, and guests. Abuse of alcohol and other drugs disrupts this environment and interferes with the academic and personal development of the student, and personal and professional development of university employees. This policy can be found in the Saint Leo University Code of Conduct, viewable here www.saintleo.edu/hubfs/Greek%20Life/Student%20Affairs/Code%20of%20Conduct.pdf.
Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act Report
This annual report contains participation rates, financial support, and other information on men’s and women’s intercollegiate athletic programs and is available at www.saintleo.edu/athletic-program-participation-disclosures.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their educational records. They include the right to: 1) inspect and review these records; 2) request an amendment to the records; 3) consent to restrict disclosures of personally identifiable information in their records; and 4) file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning the university’s alleged failure to comply with FERPA. A Notification of Rights under FERPA for Postsecondary Institutions can be found at www.saintleo.edu/general-insititutional-information-disclosures.
Financial Aid
The Saint Leo University Student Financial Services web pages include information about the following: need-based and non-need-based federal, state, local, private, and institutional financial assistance programs available to students; eligibility requirements and procedures for applying for aid; criteria for selecting recipients and determining amount of awards; methods and frequency of disbursements of aid; financial aid terms and conditions, including terms applicable to employment provided as part of a financial aid package; rights and responsibilities of students receiving Title IV aid; the availability of financial aid for study abroad programs; how financial aid is handled when students withdraw; and whom to contact for questions regarding financial aid; the terms and conditions of federal student loans; entrance and exit counseling information; and drug violation penalties. This information can be accessed at www.saintleo.edu/finaid. Additional information regarding financial aid and student loans, including the National Student Loan Data System, can be found at https://nslds.ed.gov/nslds/nslds_SA/ and https://studentaid.gov. Current and prospective students with questions can call or email Student Financial Services at (800) 240-7658 or sfs@saintleo.edu.
Graduation, Transfer, and Retention Rates and Post-graduation Placement
Pursuant to the Student Right-to-Know Act, graduation data and retention rates for Saint Leo University full-time, degree-seeking, undergraduate students, as well as Saint Leo University retention, graduation, and transfer out data are available at www.saintleo.edu/student-population-statistics-outcomes-disclosures.
Refunds of Institutional Charges
Information regarding Saint Leo University’s refund process and policy can be found at www.saintleo.edu/billing-refunds.
Financial Aid Withdrawal, Tuition Refund, and Return of Title IV Funds Policies
If a student withdraws or drops credits, Saint Leo University will adhere to its refund and withdrawal policies as published on the Student Financial Services webpages. Tuition refund policies are outlined at www.saintleo.edu/withdraw-title-iv-refund. Information on withdrawals and the return of Title IV Funds is available at www.saintleo.edu/withdraw-tuition-refund.
Saint Leo University Contacts
The Saint Leo University faculty and academic support staff directory is available at www.saintleo.edu/directory.
Study Abroad Credit Policies
Enrollment in a program of study abroad approved for credit by Saint Leo University may be considered enrollment in Saint Leo University for purposes of applying for federal student financial aid. For additional information about study abroad, visit www.saintleo.edu/study-abroad.
Transfer of Credit Information
Saint Leo University recognizes transfer credit from regionally accredited institutions. Non-regionally accredited coursework may be considered on a case-by-case basis. More information is available at www.saintleo.edu/transfer-policies.
Types of Education Graduates of Four-Year Degree Programs Enroll in and Types of Employment Graduates of Four-Year Degree Programs Obtain
Information on the education and employment our four-year degree program graduates pursue is available at www.saintleo.edu/student-population-statistics-outcomes-disclosures.
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