Federal emergency financial aid available for fall 2023
Emergency financial aid grants awarded through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) will be available through the Fall 2023 Semester. All students who submit completed applications will be considered for funding. Students must complete…
Polk State launches Associate in Science in Hospitality & Tourism Management degree program
Polk State College has launched the Associate in Science in Hospitality & Tourism Management Program for students seeking a degree and certifications that lead to in-demand, high-wage careers in Polk County’s booming industry and beyond.…
Application open for Polk State Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
The application period for entry into Polk State College’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is now open. The program was recently reaccredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. It has successfully held…
Meet Student Government: An exciting year is ahead for Polk State
Polk State College serves 20,000 students each year and is home to three Student Government Associations spanning the Winter Haven, Lakeland, and Lake Wales campuses. Their officers have been hard at work this summer participating…
AdventHealth Dean of Nursing brings more than 30 years of experience to Polk State
Between the clinical and academic settings, Dr. Deleise Wilson arrives at Polk State College with more than three decades of nursing experience. Wilson, the College’s first AdventHealth Dean of Nursing at Polk State, began her…
Polk State Occupational Therapy Assistant Program to host info sessions ahead of September application period
Polk State College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant Program will host informational sessions in August and September for individuals interested in applying for the 2023-2024 Academic Year. Sessions will take place: Thursday, August 10, at 11 a.m.…
USF clinical grad student: Starting off at Polk State has many advantages
Courtney Jenkins comes from a family of strong women whom she calls “bright lights” in the lives of others. Inspired to become a bright light herself, Jenkins is pursuing a master’s degree in the Clinical…
Pre-paid scholarship program enrollment open for LEGOLAND® Florida Resort employees
Individuals who are interested in both employment at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort and enrolling at Polk State College should consider the Building Higher Pre-Paid Scholarship Program. This partnership provides LEGOLAND® Florida employees with scholarships that pre-pay…
Graduate pursuing Doctor of Pharmacy got start in research at Polk State
Deandre Smith is pursuing a Doctor of Pharmacy degree at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU). He is an ambassador for the Student Marijuana Alliance for Research & Transparency (SMART), a national organization that aims…
Bartow PD sergeant finds path through Polk State’s KCTIPS, Criminal Justice & NIA
When John McKee first enrolled at Polk State College, his ambitions didn’t match his current occupation. Now an alum, Polk State played a major role in helping him find his true passion. Now a sergeant…