Polk State students encouraged to apply for financial aid following early FAFSA launch
The U.S. Department of Education announced the earliest launch of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form ever on Wednesday. The early launch and new form are intended to simplify the application process…
Polk State announces open house dates for Fall 2026 Semester
Polk State College is slated to host open house events on both campuses and the JD Alexander Center during the Fall 2026 Semester. Local students and families are invited to tour campuses, meet faculty and…
Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital and Polk State College announce partnership with hospital’s $1 million historic gift
Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital today announced that it is gifting $1 million to Polk State College over five years. In recognition of the commitment, the Radiography Suite at the soon-to-open Polk State…
Polk State College announces Cybersecurity Registered Apprenticeship Program in partnership with Florida Department of Education
Polk State College announced on Wednesday that it is revitalizing its registered apprenticeship program in cybersecurity in partnership with the Florida Department of Education. Commissioner of Education Dr. Henry Mack and members of the State…
Polk State transition track helps veteran firefighter move to career in nursing
With a decade of experience as a firefighter and paramedic at St. Petersburg Fire Rescue, Jacob Moskowitz has a passion for saving lives and helping others. His passion has evolved in a new direction. Moskowitz…
Polk State closed 9/7 for Labor Day
Polk State College will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of Labor Day. The College will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Saturday classes will take place as scheduled on Sept. 5. Registration continues…
Polk State to launch Commercial Vehicle Driving Program thanks to $2 million FloridaCommerce Florida Job Growth Grant
Governor Ron DeSantis announced Polk State College as one of several institutions to receive FloridaCommerce Florida Job Growth Grants in Jacksonville today in areas including aerospace, maritime defense and commercial transportation. At Polk State, the…
Republic Airways Cadet program sets Polk State Aerospace students on path to meaningful careers
When graduate An Nguyen became the first student ambassador at Polk State College for the Republic Airways RJet Cadet Program, it had just two members. Since then, the program has grown to nine members at…
Polk State Dean Sylvester Little remembered for steadfast commitment to student success
Sylvester Little served Polk State College for more than half of the College’s history. Despite being retired for more than five years, his impact on Polk State was felt by many and is still present…
Polk State Career Services announces events for Fall 2026 Semester
Polk State College’s Career Services Department will host events on the Winter Haven and Lakeland campuses during the Fall 2026 Semester aimed to help students bolster resumes and make contact with employers and universities. Students…