
Financial Aid Processing Continues, Payment Deadline Extended for Some

Polk State’s Student Financial Services is continuing to process awards for the upcoming academic year. Financial aid began appearing in PASSPORT (Polk’s online student services system) earlier this week, and so far nearly $12 million…

Polk’s International Summer: Students Study in Bahamas, Europe

It’s been an international summer at Polk State College, with students having recently traveled far from their Central Florida homes. One group of students just returned from a first-ever science field study in the Bahamas,…

Eagles Brand On Field During National Youth Baseball Tournament

A Polk County-based youth baseball team competed in a national tournament this week with the Polk State College logo and colors proudly emblazoned on their jerseys. The team of 12-year-olds was formed a little over…

Upcoming Workshop Aims to Help Grads, Interns Ace Job Interviews

When it comes to making a good impression during a job interview, some things are obvious. You should take a shower beforehand. Not wear flip-flops. Show up on time. But there are myriad other details…

Polk State Theatre Helps Land Actor in Competitive New York Program

Just a few months ago, Austin Thomas was on stage at Polk State College, acting, singing, dancing — and dreaming of one day making it to the big city. Now, the “big city” — New York,…

Polk State Alumna and Pageant Queen Inspires Others to Pursue Education

Lora B. Martin’s life is full of reasons she should have given up on a college education — but time after time she refused. Even as she became a wife, a mother of two, a successful…

Polk State Hosting Series of Financial Aid Workshops

Polk State’s Student Financial Services department is hosting a series of financial aid workshops. Upcoming workshop dates include: Polk State Lakeland 3425 Winter Lake Road Room LTB 1280 July 16, 23, 30 Aug. 6, 13,…

Financial Aid in Process, Funds Will Appear Beginning July 23

Polk State’s Student Financial Services department has an important message for students: Be patient and check Passport. With the fall semester quickly approaching — classes start Aug. 19 — many students are concerned about the status…

Polk State Aerospace Expands With Administration Degree

Polk State College’s Aerospace program will expand this fall to offer a new degree in Aerospace Administration, readying students for management positions at airports, airlines, and a wide variety of related operations. Students who earn…

Polk State to Host Information Session on New High School

Polk State College will host an information session for those interested in attending its new Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School. The event will take place at 6:30 p.m. on July 11…