Am I a first generation college student?

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<p>My dad went to a local college and got some credits but never recieved a degree, so I've been putting some college for my dad when the application asks. So if my mom did nothing after high school and my dad is only some college, will I be considered frist gen? And can being a first generation student really give you a slight edge over some other candidates?</p>

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<p>If he doesn’t have a bachelor’s degree, then you’re first-gen by most colleges’ standards. And yes, it does give you a boost.</p>

3

<p>It gives you a tip at colleges that value that. It depends on the school. Check the Common Data Set, Section C7 to find out.</p>

4

<p>Yes, technically.</p>