TRIO Student 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. HWC TRIO SSS staff will support you as you achieve
your academic goals, including remaining in good academic standing, graduating,
and transferring to a four-year college or university.
Eligible TRIO SSS Students Will Receive:
• Study Skills Tutoring
• Academic Skills Workshops
• Group Study Sessions |
• Emotional Support
• Stress Management
• Wellness Workshops |
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Planning Beyond HWC
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Mentoring
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• Transfer Guidance
• Career Coaching |
• Faculty & Staff Mentors
• Peer Mentors |
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Registration Assistance
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Financial Aid Support
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• Early Registration
• Academic Advising |
• FAFSA Assistance
• Scholarship Advising |
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| Cultural and Social Events
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Financial Literacy
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• On & Off Campus Experiences
• Socialize with fellow HWC students |
• Loan Counseling
• Financial Workshops |
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TRIO SSS Eligibility
To apply, a student must
be:
• A HWC Student
• A U.S. Citizen/Permanent Resident
• Earning their first degree or certificate
Students must also be one or more of the following:
• Full Pell Eligible
• First Generation College Student
• Or be eligible to receive accommodations from HW ACCESS Center Application Process
1. Complete a HWC TRIO SSS Application Packet:
a. Application
b. Participant Agreement
c. Consent Form
2. Attend a TRIO SSS informational meeting
Application packets may be picked up in Room 101F or
accessed digitally here:
https://tinyurl.com/HWCTRIOSSSApp
Questions? Contact us at hwc-triosss@ccc.edu. We look forward to meeting you!
Harold Washington College Student Support Services Program is federally funded in the amount of $261,888.00 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.