Polk State & Amazon put student’s dreams within reach
After 10 years at Polk State College, Chris Montero achieved his Associate in Arts degree in December and is now enrolled in the Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management Program thanks to support…
Polk State makes it possible for migrant worker, bartender & single mom to become full-time student in pursuit of career
Mariza Mojica has come a long way from her upbringing as a child migrant worker and her job as a bartender. The single mother of four is now a full-time student at Polk State College,…
POLKcast: Sheriff Grady Judd on getting his start at Polk State College
Sheriff Grady Judd joins POLKcast to share about his 50 years with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and how it all started right here at Polk State College. Sheriff Judd is a Polk State Distinguished…
Students can apply now for Polk State Foundation scholarships
The Polk State College Foundation’s application for scholarships for the 2023-2024 Academic Year is open through February 28. Students can visit polk.academicworks.com for more information and to complete the scholarship application process. It is important to note…
Polk State continues to enroll for 12-week, 8-week classes
Enrollment continues at Polk State College for the Spring 2023 Semester, with 12-week classes starting on February 6 and eight-week classes starting on March 7. Currently enrolled students can register for classes in Passport. Prospective students…
Polk State College 2022-2023 annual report highlights success
Polk State College’s annual Report to Community highlights the successes of students, the hard work of faculty and staff, and the support the College receives from the community each year. The 2022 report is available…
Polk State Education grad fast-tracks career with dual enrollment & bachelor’s degree
Sofia Molina has returned to the site where she was once a kindergarten student at then-Kingsford Elementary to teach kindergarten at what is now Willow Oak School in Mulberry. Molina received a Fancelli Family Future…
Polk State Foundation scholarship application will open February 1
The Polk State College Foundation’s application for scholarships for the 2023-2024 Academic Year will be open from February 1 through February 28. The Foundation awards approximately $1.4 million in scholarships to Polk State students annually.…
Polk State’s collegiate high schools invite students, parents to info sessions
Polk State College’s three collegiate high schools have joined efforts to recruit and admit students for the 2023-2024 Academic Year, starting with the opening of a single application for Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate…
Polk State Education grad finds ‘home’ where she interned at Chain of Lakes Elementary
Returning to school after nearly a decade with a family and a full-time job can be scary. Kimberly McBride added that the scariest part is wondering whether one will achieve their career goals after graduation.…