Am I Considered a First Generation College Student?

Applying to College
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<p>Hi! I was wondering if I was considered a first generation college student.
My mom had a middle school education, then she got her GED years later when she moved to the U.S. My dad moved to the U.S. then attended and graduated high school in the U.S. He later went to college for some time, but he had to leave to help his dad with his business.
Am I considered a first generation college student? (None of my grandparents went to college.)&lt;/p>

<p>Thanks for your time! I appreciate it!</p>

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<p>This is a FAQ and since there are great key words, first gen, use of the Search function is very helpful.</p>

<p>Bottom line: for college admissions, you will not be asked, Are you first gen? Rather, you will be asked for the college history of your parents (for your dad, you would list the college, but no degree earned). This is because different colleges use different definitions, so each school will determine if you fit their definition.</p>