Polk State grad driven to give family the American dream
Orlando Vera Perez’s journey as an undocumented immigrant in the United States has not been easy, especially as a student paying out-of-state tuition and having to overcome obstacles including the inability to legally drive or…
Polk State Foundation scholarship application reopens June 20
The Polk State College Foundation’s application for scholarships for the 2022-2023 Academic Year will reopen at 8 a.m. on June 20 and remain open through 5 p.m. on July 10. The Foundation awards approximately $1…
Polk State student lands internship on Capitol Hill with Congressman Soto
Polk State College student A’Lysha Neloms will take to Capitol Hill this summer as an intern with U.S. Congressman Darren Soto’s office. The Lakeland native who comes from a single-parent household with three siblings hasn’t…
Polk State Aerospace to host open house June 9
Polk State College’s Aerospace Program will host an open house at Airside Center – East in Lakeland on Thursday, June 9, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. to provide prospective students with information about degree…
Polk State introduces Human Resources Management degree concentration & certification
Polk State College is launching two opportunities for individuals seeking education and training in Human Resources Management – a concentration within the Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management and an advanced certificate option.…
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…
Bandit Market serves as exposure & learning experience for Polk State Art students
Polk State College prides itself on providing quality higher education that is affordable, flexible, and accessible, including world-class instruction in the arts and experiential learning experiences such as the opportunity for students to showcase their…
Polk State graduate gets opportunity in military cybersecurity
For Polk State College graduate Laura Jordan, a little advice from a professor has gone a long way. Come June, Jordan, 28, will be headed to Texas for basic military training as she enlists in…
Polk State graduate’s journey to nursing career started with believing in herself when others already did
As a child, Margarita Garcia felt the odds were stacked against her, preventing her from ever reaching her fullest potential. Her family had emigrated to the U.S., and she worked in the fields with her…
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…