TRIO Student Support Services Program

Harold Washington College TRIO Student Support Services is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 academic year!​

TRIO Studen​t Support Services (SSS) is a grant-funded academic support program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education. Harold Washington College TRIO SSS is funded to support 160 students each academic year. ​​TRIO SSS staff supports students as they achieve their academic goals, including persisting in college, maintaining good academic standing, graduating, and transferring to a four-year college or university.                                             

Services 
TRIO SSS students have access to individual appointments and group workshops. Students are encouraged to meet and communicate frequently with TRIO SSS staff throughout the term. Students should plan to meet with TRIO SSS staff at least once per month to discuss academic progress in coursework, degree and transfer planning, personal concerns, and financial aid. 
 
Advising
   – Holistic advising to support in students in their academic, professional, and personal goals 
   - Priority registration for courses
   - Creation of an individualized Success Plan 
   - Assistance with course selection toward transfer and graduation
 
Tutoring
   - Study skills tutoring
   - Academic skills workshops 
   - Group study sessions 
   - Individualized tutoring plans to support your academics 
 
Financial Aid 
  – Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) support 
  – Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) advising 
  – Assistance with scholarship applications 
  – Financial literacy workshops 
 
Transfer 
  – Support with identifying transfer schools
  – Transfer application assistance 
  – Financial aid award letter review 
 
Clinical Counseling
  – Emotional support from a dedicated Clinical Counselor
  – Wellness focused workshops 
 
Eligibility
A student is eligible to participate in TRIO SSS if the student meets all of the following requirements:
  • Identifies as one of the following:
    • A low income student
    • A first-generation college student (neither parent has a four-year college degree); or
    • A student with a documented disability
  • Is enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a degree seeking student, at Harold Washington College 
  • Is a citizen or national of the U.S.
  • Demonstrates a need for academic support
 
Application Process
TRIO SSS accepts applications year round, while space is available. Students can apply by filling out the HW TRIO SSS Application Packet. Application packets can also be picked up from our office in Rm 101F.
 
Contact Us!
Questions? Contact us at hwc-triosss@ccc.edu. We look forward to meeting you!​ ​​​​ ​​                  
  Phone Email Location
Meaghan Young-Stephens, Director (312) 553-3166  myoung-stephens@ccc.edu 101F – TRIO SSS 
Amy Salgado, Academic Support Specialist (312) 553-5970 asalgado160@ccc.edu 101F – TRIO SSS 
Martha Silva, College Advisor 
 (312) 553-6029 msilva20@ccc.edu 203 – Advising Center
April Wilburne, LCPC, Clinical Counselor (312) 553-6072 awilburne@ccc.edu 1011 – Wellness Center 
Amani Jackson-Gladney, Caseworker (312) 553-3181 ajacksongladney@ccc.edu 101F – TRIO SSS 
Carolina Aguilar Torres, Study Skills Tutor 
 (312) 553-5777  caguilartorres1@ccc.edu 101F – TRIO SSS 
Grayson Harvey, Study Skills Tutor 
 (312) 553-3214 
 gharvey16@ccc.edu  101F – TRIO SSS
                                                                           

Harold Washington College Student Support Services Program is federally funded in the amount of $272,364.00 through the U.S. Department of Education, Office ​of Federal TRIO Program. Authority for this program is contained in the Title IV, Part A, Subpart 2, Chapter 1, Section 402D of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended.  ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​