Polk State Respiratory Care celebrates decade of Distinguished Registered Respiratory Therapist Credentialing Success Award
Polk State College’s Respiratory Care Program is a leading training provider for respiratory therapists in Polk County, and students can rest assured that they are receiving quality higher education that contributes directly to their success…
Two Polk State teams earn NJCAA Academic Team of the Year status for 2023-24
On the diamond and the court, athletes from Polk State College’s softball and volleyball teams racked up hits, strikeouts, digs, kills, and aces this past year, but those two programs also racked up something else…
Financial aid still available for Polk State students
The start of the Fall 2024 Semester is now less than three weeks away for Polk State College students. Looking for more good news? It’s not too late to apply for financial aid for the…
Polk State College continues partnership with Metallica’s All Within My Hands
Polk State College is proud to continue its partnership with Metallica’s All Within My Hands, which has awarded the College $5,000 in its fifth year as a grant recipient. Since 2020, Polk State has benefited…
Polk State Lake Wales to host Ready to Soar giveaway with 500 backpacks & 1,500 books
Polk State College is hosting its Ready to Soar event on August 17 at the JD Alexander Center in Lake Wales to provide students and families with support and resources as the new school year…
Polk State Arts offers full selection of courses as WFA renovations continue
As renovations to the Winter Haven Fine Arts (WFA) building continue, Polk State College students and prospective students interested in The Arts are encouraged to enroll for the Fall 2024 Semester. Renovations remain on schedule…
Apply July 22-29 for Polk State Foundation scholarships for fall 2024
The Polk State College Foundation is briefly reopening its application due to a limited number of scholarships that have recently been made available, providing another opportunity for Polk State students to receive Foundation scholarships for…
Polk State grad overcomes cancer to achieve degree after two decades
Kristin Simpson earned her Polk State College Associate in Arts degree in May 2024 – more than 20 years after enrolling for the first time. Over the final two months, however, she faced more adversity…
Financial aid is live in Polk Portal
Polk State College’s Financial Aid team has completed the initial packaging of financial aid awards for students who have completed financial aid applications for the 2024-2025 Academic Year. All students are encouraged to log in…
Secretary Kelly visits Polk State, presents Digital Connectivity Technology Grant Award
Florida Secretary of Commerce Alex Kelly recently visited Polk State College and came bearing a gracious gift — a big check announcing a $114,642 grant award to Polk State through the Florida Commerce Digital Connectivity…