
1098-T tax forms will be available for qualified students

Students who made payments for qualified tuition and related expenses in 2023 will have access to their 1098-T tax forms via Passport on or after January 31, 2024. Students should click on the “My Financial…

Polk State College makes way on Winter Haven Science Building renovation

The possibilities aren’t quite endless, but they are vast as to what can be accomplished as Polk State College’s Winter Haven Science (WSC) Building undergoes a major renovation. Built in 1966, the 51,000-square-foot building will…

Lake Elbert Trail construction to affect Polk State Winter Haven Campus commuters

This month, the City of Winter Haven is beginning construction on the long-awaited Lake Elbert Trail project, a 2.4-mile trail around Lake Elbert which will provide a beautiful amenity that will benefit residents and Polk…

Polk State Cardiovascular Technology students achieve rewarding careers before graduation

Polk State College’s Cardiovascular Technology (CVT) Program celebrates a 100% job-placement rate and a 95% licensure pass rate on first attempts, with many students receiving job offers before they even have their Associate in Science…

Lakeland Collegiate set strong foundation for Ivy League grad

For Kaitlyn Kelley, the small, community-centric setting that she felt at Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School helped direct her transition to the Ivy League and now at one of the most prestigious law schools…

New Polk State Lake Wales Director to build upon success at JDA Center

Von McGriff’s go-getter attitude and fuchsia fashion are enough to energize students and colleagues, but it’s her creative thinking and heart for the community that will aid her in “reinvigorating” Polk State College’s JD Alexander…

Polk State JD Alexander Center to host open house January 25 in Lake Wales

Polk State College invites prospective students, their families, and community members to an open house at the Polk State JD Alexander Center on January 25 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 152 E. Central…

Polk State LSAMP student partakes in NASA Virtual Experience

Earlier this fall, one Polk State College sophomore had the opportunity to go to the moon – sort of. Arron-Dante Cardenas, 19, was selected by NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS) to take part in…

Polk State Haines City-Davenport Campus to bring workforce training to Northeast Polk

Polk State College continues to advocate for critical funding to complete the first phase of development for the Polk State Haines City-Davenport Campus. With $13.8 million allocated during the 2022 Legislative Session, the planning and…

Polk State students honored with MLK scholarships

The Polk State College Foundation honored a pair of students with scholarships during Wednesday’s 20th Annual MLK Celebration Luncheon. Diante Blue and Alexia Gardner each received scholarships worth up to $500 through the Dream the…