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
Drop-In Support for your PIQ Writing
  • Fridays 10:00-12:00 in R232 and by Zoom. Two more sessions: 11/14 and 11/21!
Community and College-Success Activities
  • Journaling for Calm and Clarity: Thursday, 11/25 at 1:00 in R232

ENGL C1000+1AS (formerly English 1A1AS)
CRNs 35773+35776. Instructor Lizzie Brock. TR 9:10-12:00. TRIO tutor Arnie Warshaw
CRNs 32401+32620. Instructor Andrea Sanelli. TR 10:10-1:00. TRIO tutor Arnie Warshaw

CRNs 32402+32621. Instructor Linda Legaspi. MW 10:10-1:00. TRIO support*
CRNs 35772+35775. Instructor John Isles. MW 9:10-12:00. TRIO support*

ENGL 1B
CRN 34730. Instructor Amy Miles. Online class. TRIO tutor Arnie Warshaw
CRN 34734. Instructor Amy Miles. Online class. TRIO tutor Arnie Warshaw
 

* Study sessions and tutoring appointments with TRIO staff

Interview Insider
  • Tuesday, 12/2, 2:30-3:30 online. TRIO WSP Peer Mentors will share our best interview tips and give a live demonstration on navigating the Office of Student Employment and SHEP requirements! Register to attend
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.

 

Drop-In Finanancial Aid Help

Have you submitted your FAFSA for next year (2026-2027)? Do you have questions about this year's or next year's financial aid application? Come get your questions answered by a friendly expert from our Financial Aid Office!

  • Wednesday, 1/21 in R232 and online
  • Thursday, 1/22 in R232 and online

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)

On November 6, the TRIO Writing Success Project, together with the Career Center, Office of Student Equity, and EOPS, held our annual First-Gen Celebration. This year’s celebration featured a conversation with five professionals who were the first in their families to go to college. The panelists represented a range of industries and interests: electrical engineering, early childhood education, wellness product-development, AI entrepreneurship, and art. The conversation between panelists and students covered advice and stories about navigating family expectations and the pressures of forging a path through higher education.

 

The TRIO Writing Success Project will feature a video of the event to share with the campus community–stay tuned

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