<p>I posted this somewhere else too, but figured it would more likely get seen here. One of my parents graduated from a trade school and the other dropped out of community college. Does this qualify me as a first-generation college student? I didn't think so, but somebody told me it does.</p>
<p>You’re first gen.</p>
<p>Even though he went to college? Interesting. Thanks :)</p>
<p>Loosely, “first generation college student” is taken to mean neither parent graduated from a four year school.</p>
<p>At some places, “first gen” may be a bit stricter in how it’s interpreted though.</p>
<p>Yes, but do realize first gen is only a tip factor at a handful of colleges. CC makes much more of it than it is in reality.</p>