Student who paid thousands for education benefits from free training as Polk State Metallica Scholar
Hillary Castillo paid nearly $38,000 for her former education and training when the expense became too much and caused her to drop out of school. Today, she is on a fast track to a high-paying,…
Enroll now at Polk State College
Enrollment continues to take place at Polk State College for the Fall 2021 Semester’s 12-week and eight-week FASTRACK 2 sessions. Twelve-week classes will start on Monday, September 13, and eight-week classes will start on October…
Polk State advisor is proud alum dedicated to paying it forward
Dawnetta Wearing has experienced the life-transforming power of a Polk State College education firsthand; so much so that it redirected her career path as she was inspired to pay forward the support she received from…
Destroyer Media graphic designer wowing Polk County with her work is Polk State trained
A typical day for Ella Sexson is, well, not so typical as a graphic designer for Destroyer Media & Marketing. At the time of her interview with Polk State News, she was planning to spend…
Polk State Academic Support Line for technology expands to online form in Canvas
Polk State College’s Academic Support Line (ASL) is available to students who are seeking access to technology resources. Since April 2020, the ASL (863.669.2833) has served as a phone line for students to call when…
Take classes at Polk State with federal relief funds
Enrollment continues to take place at Polk State College for the Fall 2021 Semester and students can apply for emergency financial aid grants awarded through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) to cover the…
Polk State Nursing student credits success to generosity of Foundation donors & expertise of faculty
Amer Kassas is like many Polk State College students, balancing a full-time job and raising a family while pursuing his higher education and workforce training. Also like many students, he credits the generosity of the…
Become a machinist for free in eight weeks through the Polk State Metallica Scholars Program
Polk State College is proud to be one of the schools selected from a competitive pool across the country to receive a grant from Metallica’s All Within My Hands Foundation in partnership with the American…
Polk State Occupational Therapy Assistant application open Sept. 1 – 30
The Polk State Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program will open its application for the 2021-2022 Academic Year on September 1. The application for the Associate in Science degree program will be open for both general…
Enroll now at Polk State College
Enrollment continues to take place at Polk State College for the Fall 2021 Semester’s 12-week and eight-week FASTRACK 2 sessions. Twelve-week classes will start on September 13 and eight-week classes will start on October 13.…