Financial aid still available for Polk State students
The start of the Fall 2024 Semester is now less than three weeks away for Polk State College students. Looking for more good news? It’s not too late to apply for financial aid for the…
Polk State Lake Wales to host Ready to Soar giveaway with 500 backpacks & 1,500 books
Polk State College is hosting its Ready to Soar event on August 17 at the JD Alexander Center in Lake Wales to provide students and families with support and resources as the new school year…
Memorial Day: Polk State College will close May 24 through May 27
Polk State College will be closed from Friday, May 24, through Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day. Saturday classes will not take place, but registration will continue for summer. Enrollment is open for…
Summer hours in effect for some Polk State services
As Polk State College transitions to the summer, many of the College’s resources and services will have shorter hours or be closed until the fall. Beginning this week, the Polk State Bookstore, located on the…
Polk State creates FAFSA page to keep students informed on latest changes
With ongoing changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), Polk State College has created a FAFSA page that will help students stay up to date on the latest developments. The changes to…
Reminder: Civic Literacy Exam is required for graduation
For students who enrolled in college for the first time starting in the Fall 2021 Semester or later, the state of Florida requires them to pass National Government (POS2041) or American History (AMH2020) with a…
New Polk State Lake Wales Director to build upon success at JDA Center
Von McGriff’s go-getter attitude and fuchsia fashion are enough to energize students and colleagues, but it’s her creative thinking and heart for the community that will aid her in “reinvigorating” Polk State College’s JD Alexander…
Polk State JD Alexander Center to host open house January 25 in Lake Wales
Polk State College invites prospective students, their families, and community members to an open house at the Polk State JD Alexander Center on January 25 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 152 E. Central…
Soft launch for 2024-25 FAFSA form underway
The U.S. Department of Education is in the soft launch period for the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Polk State College students are encouraged to apply early but there will be…
Canvas to undergo scheduled maintenance early Thursday
Canvas will be temporarily unavailable early Thursday morning for scheduled maintenance. The system will be down from 2:05 a.m. to 4:05 a.m. on Nov. 2, 2023, and cannot be accessed. Canvas is the College’s learning…