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I purchased a Ficus Nerifolia in August of last year. Less than a month later or being in a window almost all day and watering every two days (that was how long the soil took to be dry, not completely, but the top layer.) the leaves began to shrivel up, but stayed green. They began to fall off with a few growing back here and there. I then started giving it slightly less light in hopes that it would recover, thinking it was just getting too hot in that window. Here I am now and it has no leaves at all. I moved it outside in a slightly shadowy area where it gets plenty of sunlight but not constant direct sunlight and it only seems to be getting worse if not staying the same. Any suggestions?

It honestly sounds like a humidity problem. Is your climate a dry or humid one? Do you have a couple pictures of the Ficus Willow?

I live in florida so it depends. Now it is humid. In two months it wont be in the mornings, but will be in the afternoons.

Now Florida is humid enough for this species and you are in the right hardness zone. It might have gotten dried out while inside not really sure. It's still early in spring and since you have it outside you should be better off.
If it wasn't humidity that cause them to drop it could have been environmental shock. This would happen if the plant was out in the Fall/Winter time then brought into the house for protection. The tree goes from temps ranging from 40°F to 65°F to a constant lets say 70°F.
If you haven't fertilized in 3-4 weeks go ahead and give it some liquid fertilizer (something balanced like 20-20-20).
Also watch out for aphids.
If any one else has a better idea please comment.

I havent ever fertilized. I was told every other year or something like that.

MajorGoob wrote: I havent ever fertilized. I was told every other year or something like that.

That is completely wrong. Please check this article out. Especially the headings Some Specific Notes On Willow Leaf Ficus and Food And Water

MajorGoob wrote: purchased a Ficus Nerifolia in August of last year.
Less than a month later [...] the leaves began to shrivel up, but stayed green. They began to fall off with a few growing back here and there. Here I am now and it has no leaves at all.
it only seems to be getting worse if not staying the same.

The plant has been in trouble since september or earlier, it has no leaves and it is even getting worse.

I'm going to say it is quite dead.

Did you purchase this at a department store or other than a nursery? that soil looks like standard rocks and glue. the good things about ficuses is that they they WILL regrow leaves if they drop, but it take about 4-8 weeks. They do not like a lot of direct sun, the leaves will burn, they like bright indirect light. dont give up. Repot it and make sure it has good draining soil. keep in the shade and do NOT fertilize until you see new growth. IF if is alive and new growth starts, fertilize every 2 week during the growing season and once a month in winter. Good Luck!

Billymsu77 wrote: They do not like a lot of direct sun, the leaves will burn, they like bright indirect light.

Its funny but after I moved my microcarpas on the window facing direct sunlight they grow like crazy and new leaves shoot all over. I dont see any burns so far but its still spring sun. Will see how they handle the stronger summer sun.

spacewood wrote:

Billymsu77 wrote: They do not like a lot of direct sun, the leaves will burn, they like bright indirect light.

Its funny but after I moved my microcarpas on the window facing direct sunlight they grow like crazy and new leaves shoot all over. I dont see any burns so far but its still spring sun. Will see how they handle the stronger summer sun.

It is also not true,
The sunburn comes when plants are kept indoors and then moved into full sun. Just like you and me if you go sunbathing 10hrs a day after being indoors for months.

Ficus are trees that grow out to the top of the canopy. They LOVE full sun.