<p>So I'm wondering if I can be considered as a first generation college student
On my FAFSA I put that my mom completed high school, but that my dad's education was unknown. Would I still be considered if my dad's education level was unknown? I believe that he did not even finish high school, but I wasn't completely sure.</p>
<p>If you are sure he didn’t attend college, then you would be.</p>
<p>It sounds like you had little/no contact with your dad. If so, and your mom has no idea about his ed level, then it makes sense to put that you’re a first gen. After all, even if your dad had some college (which sounds unlikely) you did not benefit from it…which is the point.</p>