Federal emergency financial aid for tuition, fees, and books available through spring 2023
Emergency financial aid grants awarded through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) will be available through the Spring 2023 Semester, therefore it is critical that students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid…
Polk State Nursing application will be open May 15-31
The application for the Polk State Nursing Program will be open from 8 a.m. on Sunday, May 15, 2022, through May 31 for students interested in pursuing the Associate in Science in Nursing starting in August. Nursing…
Polk State Metallica Scholar overcomes adversity, gets opportunity to take guitar company to next level
As a musician, Noel Rosa’s resume speaks for itself, but there have been numerous trials and tribulations along the way. Rosa, 55, of Lakeland, takes great pride in finding solutions to his own problems. This…
Graduating Charlie hangs up his feathers so Alex can spread his wings
Alexander Gonzalez has idolized superheroes in comic books and video games since he was a child, as their stories of overcoming adversity and doing good for the world served as inspiration and motivation while growing…
Polk State College receives $375K+ through FDOE’s Open Door Grant Program
Polk State College has partnered with the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) to provide students with grant funding for in-demand, high-quality workforce programs that allow them to quickly gain critical skills needed in Polk County’s…
Summer & fall enrollment underway at Polk State College
Enrollment for the Summer 2022 Semester is underway at Polk State College. Additionally, currently enrolled students can also register for Fall 2022 Semester classes. Summer classes will start on May 9. Open enrollment for the…
Summer registration starts, open enrollment will begin April 4 at Polk State College
Enrollment for the Summer 2022 Semester at Polk State College has started for students who have completed at least 50 percent of their program requirements. Open enrollment will begin on April 4, and classes will start…
Summer priority registration starts March 28, open enrollment begins April 4 at Polk State
Enrollment for the Summer 2022 Semester at Polk State College will start on March 28 with priority registration for students who have completed at least 50 percent of their program requirements. Open enrollment will begin…
Enroll at Polk State: 12-week classes start February 2
Enrollment continues to take place at Polk State for 12-week classes that will begin on February 2 and eight-week classes that will begin on March 7. Currently enrolled students can register for classes in Passport. Prospective…
Polk State launches Online Career Resource Center
Polk State College’s Career Services Department has launched the Online Career Resource Center to provide students with a virtual hub of valuable career and skill-related information as well as resources that support success as part…