Am I considered a first gen college student?

Applying to College Common and Coalition Application
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<p>My parents lived and graduated college in India. They have a B.S. and an A.S.</p>

<p>I am filling out the app for fall 2013 admissions</p>

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<p>I don’t believe so.</p>

<p>I believe a first generation college student is one who has parents that have not attended college whatsoever.</p>

<p>Someone correct me if I am wrong.</p>

3

<p>I’m pretty sure that it doesn’t exclude other countries. First gen in the US, but not overall.</p>

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<p>What if your dad graduated from a 4 year college but your mom is only a high school graduate? Does that benefit me in anyway? Both from outside of U.S.</p>

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<p>First gen college student status is based on the highest degree held by either of your parents. So if your dad has a graduate degree and your mom has a HS diploma, you’re not first-generation.</p>

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<li>Mike</li>
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6

<p>thanks. and headhelduphigh why u hijack my thread?</p>

7

<p>Well, it gave you a bump anyway!</p>