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…
Financial aid self-service is available for students in Polk Portal
Preparations continue for the Fall 2024 Semester and starting on Friday, July 5, students can check the Financial Aid Self-Service section of the Polk Portal for information about the status of their financial aid applications.…
Polk State closed July 4-7 for Independence Day, registration continues
Polk State College will be closed from July 4 through July 7 for the Independence Day holiday. Open registration will continue to take place in the Polk Portal for the Fall 2024 Semester. The College…
Open registration for fall 2024 classes begins in Polk Portal
Open registration for the Fall 2024 Semester at Polk State College is officially open in the new Polk Portal. Classes will begin on August 12. The Polk Portal replaces Passport; however, all students still have…
Global Studies distinction provides Lakeland Collegiate High School students with competitive edge
The Global Studies Program at Polk State College provides an enriching experience for students to develop subject-area knowledge on global issues. At Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School, students are doing this on top of…
