1098-T tax forms will be available for qualified students
Students who made payments for qualified tuition and related expenses in 2024 will have access to their 1098-T tax forms via Polk Portal on or before January 31, 2025. Students should click on the “Tax…
Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School senior receives Dream the Dream scholarship
During a time of year when Martin Luther King Jr.’s immortalized dream is most remembered, the Polk State College Foundation helped make one collegiate high school senior’s dream move a step closer to becoming a…
Polk State closed 1/20 in observance of MLK Day
Polk State College and its collegiate high schools will be closed Monday, January 20, 2025, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Saturday classes will take place as scheduled. Registration will continue to…
Polk State Music student says College taught him fundamentals to turn passion into a career
Kevin Ramirez has been banging away on percussion instruments since he was 9 years old, and before that, he was a young child infatuated with playing the air drums or using everyday items as his…
Polk State’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program celebrates 100% licensure pass rates
Polk State College’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program stands out as a leader in workforce training, consistently delivering exceptional results. With two consecutive years of 100% licensure pass rates and a 100% employment rate, the program…
Polk State therapy programs to host second annual Wellness 5K
Polk State College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant and Physical Therapist Assistant programs will host the second annual Warriors for Wellness 5K on Saturday, March 8, 2025, on the Winter Haven Campus. Check-in will take place from…
Polk State to host ribbon cutting for newly renovated Winter Haven Fine Arts Building
Polk State College will host a ribbon cutting for the newly renovated Winter Haven Fine Arts Building which will include a reception and special performance by renowned R&B group Uptown. The newly revamped facility marks…
POLKcast: Overcoming emotional stress and finding balance in college
Disclaimer: This episode of POLKcast contains conversations revolving around suicide, depression, and trauma. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, call 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. In this episode of…
Polk State resources support student success on Civic Literacy Exam
Passing the Florida Civic Literacy Exam is a newer requirement for Polk State College students to earn an associate or baccalaureate degree. The College is continuing to work to ensure that students are aware and…
Polk State collegiate high schools accepting applications, hosting info sessions
With a new year underway, each of Polk State College’s collegiate high schools are currently accepting applications for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. Polk State’s three charter high schools allow students to simultaneously complete requirements for…