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 help applying for scholarships, planning their transfer pathway, exploring careers, developing financial literacy, and connecting with an inspiring community of peers.

Events and Community
Experience Berkeley Transfer Info Session and PIQ Workshop (virtual) 

Thursday, 2/5, 2 pm - 3 pm, Register to join us by Zoom!

This virtual session will explain the kinds of support available through EBT, and the process for applying to join the program. We'll also discuss the PIQ for the UC application, so you can get a jump on your transfer application! 

Common App Workshop (for Transfer Applications)

Part One: Friday, 2/6, 11 am - 12:30 pm, Join us in 232 or Online

Part Two: Friday, 2/13, 11 am - 12:30 pm, Join us in 232 or Online

CCSF and TRIO alumnus Jerrick Zhu will share insights about how applications are evaluated at many of the universities that use the Common App, and strategies that will help you put together your best possible application. Our session will consist of a presentation of tips about the Common App followed by time for your questions!

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.

 

Drop-In Financial Aid Help

Do you have questions about your financial aid for this year or next? Come get your questions answered by a friendly expert from our Financial Aid Office!

Money Smarts Workshops:

  • Saving, Budgeting, and Credit: Fall Money Smarts sessions coming soon!

Relaxation and Writing Stations Walking Tour: Wednesday, January 28, 2 pm - 3:30 pm in R232

As a group, we will go together on a walking tour around campus to look for comfortable and easily accessible spots where we can chill, study and reflect. Afterwards, we will discuss which spaces made us feel comfortable for learning, writing and relaxing. Sign Up to Attend

WSP Spring Social: Wednesday, February 4, 3 pm - 4 pm in R232

Join us to meet your WSP tutors, workers, mentors, and fellow students! This is an opportunity to make new friends, ask questions about resources, and talk about how your semester is going. Light refreshments will be provided. We can't wait to see you there!

Career Resources at CCSF
  • Tuesday, 2/10, 11 am-12 pm, Join us in R232 or online!
  • Thursday, 2/12, 2 pm - 3 pm, Join us in R232 or online!

TRIO career counselor Jimmy Ly will describe the range of support offered by the CCSF Career Counselors, including helping you find jobs and internships, explore careers majors that fit with your interests, and create a resume and Linkedln profile.