Welcome to the TRIO Writing Success Project

Students at First-Gen Celebration

The Writing Success Project is a TRIO Student Support Services program supporting first-generation college students who have financial need, and students with disabilities.

Students in the TRIO WSP receive tutoring in reading and writing, as well as help applying for scholarships, planning their transfer pathway, exploring careers, developing financial literacy, and connecting with an inspiring community of peers.

Events and Community
Drop-In Help for Common App

Friday, 2/20, 10 am - 12 pm, Join us in 232 or Online

Friday, 2/27, 10 am - 12 pm, Join us in 232 or Online

We will offer feedback on your writing for the Common App.

Career Resources at CCSF
  • Thursday, 2/26, 1:30 pm-2:30 pm, Join us in R232 or online!

Come learn from TRIO career counselor Jimmy Ly about the types of support that the Career Center can offer you, from finding a career and major to identifying internship and job opportunities. We'll also learn about the Employment Specialists, who connect CCSF students with internships, training, and jobs in their chosen industries.

Money Smarts: Budgeting and Saving

Sign up to join us by Zoom for this 3-part series:

Friday, 3/13, 12 pm - 1:30 pm: Budgeting and saving

Friday, 3/20, 12 pm - 1:30 pm: Credit Part 1 -- How financial credit works

Friday, 3/27, 12 pm - 1:30 pm: Credit Part 2 -- How to build or repair your credit

Join us for a conversation about important personal finance topics with Victor Vazquez, a bank executive and personal finance educator who makes this intimidating topic approachable!

First-Gen Transfer Panel

Join the conversation with 5 CCSF students who have transferred to their 4-year universities. Panelists will discuss how they succeeded at City College, and share advice about how to reach your transfer goals!

  • Tuesday, April 14 at 2:00 in HBB 140