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,…
Passport features will be unavailable 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. 9/23
Student financial aid information normally visible in Polk State College’s Passport system will be temporarily unavailable from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, September 23. The College’s Information Technology Department will be upgrading the…
Lakeland Financial Aid Office temporarily unavailable, services available in Winter Haven & by email, phone
Financial aid services are temporarily unavailable on the Polk State Lakeland Campus, but remain available on the Winter Haven Campus and by emailing financialaid@polk.edu or calling 863.297.1004. The Lakeland Campus’s financial aid office will be…
Polk State College to test emergency alert system October 1
Polk State College will test its emergency alert system on Friday, October 1, 2021, at 9 a.m. A test emergency message will be sent to the following communication outlets: Mobile phone numbers that have been…
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…
Construction on Avenue K NE in Winter Haven to begin Monday
Polk State Winter Haven Campus will soon have some added curb appeal thanks to the City of Winter Haven and the Florida Department of Transportation. Beginning Monday, September 13, Avenue K NE between First Street/Lake…
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 Monday, September 13, and eight-week classes will start on October…
Polk State advisor is proud alum dedicated to paying it forward
Dawnetta Wearing has experienced the life-transforming power of a Polk State College education firsthand; so much so that it redirected her career path as she was inspired to pay forward the support she received from…
Destroyer Media graphic designer wowing Polk County with her work is Polk State trained
A typical day for Ella Sexson is, well, not so typical as a graphic designer for Destroyer Media & Marketing. At the time of her interview with Polk State News, she was planning to spend…
Polk State Academic Support Line for technology expands to online form in Canvas
Polk State College’s Academic Support Line (ASL) is available to students who are seeking access to technology resources. Since April 2020, the ASL (863.669.2833) has served as a phone line for students to call when…
