Polk State College - Aerospace

07/25/2026

With less than three weeks separating us from the start of the Fall 2026 Semester, Polk State College students should ensure that all classes have been paid for. With classes beginning on Aug. 10, tuition…

07/22/2026

🎓 The Scholarship Showcase Series

Thank you, Lakeland-Linder International Airport Administration Scholarship donor!

Recipients: Bryson Collins and Austin Reed

This award reflects the bright path ahead of you.

To the generous donors who gave Polk Education Foundation the ability to award more than 450 scholarships valued at more than $1 million, please accept the heartfelt gratitude of the Board of Directors and Team!

07/14/2026

We are so excited to welcome you, Bryson!

LAL recently awarded two $2,500 Lakeland International Airport Aerospace Administration Scholarships to students pursuing careers in the aviation and aerospace industry.

One of this year’s recipients, Bryson shared:

“I plan on continuing to fly throughout college at Polk State. With the LAL Aerospace Administration Scholarship, I plan on graduating with my Bachelor’s in Aerospace Sciences along with my Associate in Professional Pilot Science. I plan on becoming a CFI, and with that I’ll build my hours to eventually work in cargo planes in the future!”

We are proud to support the next generation of aviation professionals as they work toward their goals! Congratulations to both of this year’s scholarship recipients! 🎓✈️

07/11/2026

Way to go, Malachi!

Congratulations to Malachi Fields for being awarded the James C. Ray Continuing Education Scholarship! Malachi went to Polk State Collegiate High School and has plans to attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. ✈️🎉

07/06/2026

06/24/2026

Happy Aviation Month! ✈️

We are soaring in Polk County, where the next generation of aviation professionals is taking flight. From pilots and maintenance technicians to aviation leaders, our community continues to inspire innovation, education, and opportunity in the skies.

It's Aviation Month, and in Polk County, the future of aviation is soaring. ✈️✈️✈️ From advanced air mobility testing and aerospace innovation to cargo logistics and flight training, Polk County continues to strengthen its position as one of Florida’s emerging aviation, aerospace and d...

06/11/2026

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06/06/2026

🎉 HUGE congratulations to Ryan on earning his Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate! We are incredibly proud of this accomplishment and excited to see what’s next in your aviation journey.

Did you know? FAA certificates earned outside of Polk State may be eligible for college credit through established articulation agreements. Contact our team to learn how your FAA certifications could help accelerate your degree pathway!

🎉NEW CFI🎉

Congratulations Ryan Johnson passed his CFI checkride today in !

Your perseverance and dedication have led to this well earned achievement. Welcome to the instructor side of the cockpit.

: John McCaskill
: Chuck Brown

06/03/2026

The Polk State College District Board of Trustees named Anastasios “Stasi” Kamoutsas as the institution’s sixth president on Wednesday with a 5-0 vote. Kamoutsas, currently Florida’s Commissioner of Education, will join Polk State on July…

05/29/2026

Fall enrollment is now open! Don’t wait—secure your spot and take the next step toward your goals. Contact us today to get started - [email protected] ✈️