
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,…

Polk State Foundation funds tech for Nursing students

The Polk State College Foundation recently funded technology including laptops and scanners used at area hospitals for the Polk State Nursing Program. This investment enhances the Nursing Program’s simulation experience for students, specifically in the…

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…

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…

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.…

Lakeland Campus Library & TLCC temporarily closed

Polk State College’s Lakeland Campus Library and Teaching Learning Computer Center are temporarily closed, but services remain available face-to-face on the Winter Haven Campus and through a variety of online options. The Lakeland Campus Library…

Polk State Dean of Workforce Education & Economic Development named Polk Emerging Leader

Polk State College’s Dean of Workforce Education & Economic Development and Director of the JD Alexander Center in Lake Wales, Andy Oguntola, received a 2021 Polk Emerging Leaders Award. He is one of five recipients…

There is still time to enroll 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.…

Fall 2021 classes begin, student services offering extended hours

The Fall 2021 Semester has begun at Polk State College with the start of 16-week classes and FASTRACK 1 eight-week classes. Enrollment continues to take place for 12-week classes that will start on September 13…

Students can participate in Virtual Student Center and small campus events this fall

Polk State College’s Student Activities and Leadership Office, better known as SALO, has a diverse and exciting calendar of events for the Fall 2021 Semester, including a wide selection of activities through the Virtual Student…