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.

Read what participants have to say about how TRIO has helped them at CCSF.

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

UC Application and Personal Insight Questions

  • Tuesday, 9/16 at 2:30 in R232
  • Thursday, 10/16 at 2:30 in R232

Our Peer Mentors and staff can help you with the financial aid application (FAFSA or Dream Act). If you are unhoused or in an unstable housing situation, we may be able to connect you with resources and complete a form to help you access your financial aid. Email Ghislaine (gmaze@ccsf.edu) to make an appointment.

How to Apply for Financial Aid, Grants, and Scholarships

A Day in the Life of Your Dream Career

  • Wednesday, 9/17 at 3:00 in R232: Come write, plan, and imagine the work that will be fulfilling for you! 

Interviews with First-Gen Achievers

This summer we enjoyed 3 webinar interviews with people who were the first in their families to get a 4-year college degree and who have gone on to successful careers in their fields. Check out the recordings of these conversations for inspiration and community connection in the TRIO network.

Michael Wilkes on building a career in basketball

John Quinones on building a career in journalism and TV media

Jose Hernandez on building a career in engineering and space science

 

We will celebrate first-generation college students and professionals on Thursday, November 6. Details coming soon!

Join us at 3:00 on Tuesday, October 21 for "Those Who Inspire" -- a session of writing and conversation about the first-generation pioneers who we admire.

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

 

Every Spring we publish a collection of the poetry, painting, photography, memoirs, and other creative projects from our TRIO Writing Success Project community

TRIO Writing Success Project Anthology (2023 Edition)

TRIO Writing Success Project Anthology (2023 Edition)

ENGL C1000+1AS (formerly English 1A1AS)
CRNs 72903+72913. Instructor Linda Legaspi. MW 10:10-1:00. TRIO tutor Shyla Jackson
CRNs 72902+72912. Instructor John Isles. TR 11:10-2:00. TRIO tutor Shyla Jackson
*CRNs 70670+70697. Instructor Lizzie Brock. TR 9:10-12:00. TRIO tutor Arnie Warshaw

ENGL 1B
CRN 70711. Instructor Paolo Sapienza. MW 9:10-11:00. TRIO tutor Shyla Jackson
CRN 72151. Instructor Amy Miles. Online class. TRIO tutor Arnie Warshaw
CRN 70718. Instructor Amy Miles. Online class. TRIO tutor Arnie Warshaw

COMM C1000 (formerly CMST 1A)
*CRN 73738. Instructor Erik Christianson. TR 1:10-2:40. TRIO tutor Arnie Washaw

*Join our learning community to take ENGL C1000 with Lizzie Brock (70670+70697) along with COMM C1000 with Erik Christianson (73738) in the same semester, with tutoring support in both classes! Both classes will focus on the same topic (career and work). Complete two GE (general education) requirements in one semester, with TRIO support!
To join the learning community and register for these ENGL and COMM sections, contact Ghislaine Maze (gmaze@ccsf.edu).