First Generation College Student

Applying to College
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<p>Am I still considered a first generation college student if my sisters went to college?</p>

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<p>Yes</p>

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<p>As long as your sister is not your mother. :smiley: </p>

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<p>@NickiFeist‌ As others stated, yes, you are. I included two links pertaining to first generation students that you might find useful…</p>

<p>NY Times: Tips for First Gen College Applicants:
<a href=“Tips for First-Generation College Applicants - The New York Times”>Tips for First-Generation College Applicants - The New York Times;

<p>Website for first generation students:
<a href=“http://www.imfirst.org”>http://www.imfirst.org</a></p>

<p>Hope this helps. Best of luck! : )</p>

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<p>Yes, since neither parent got a 4 year degree. :)</p>

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<p>^ actually some schools consider a 2 year degree or unfinished college to be enough to take the kid out of first-gen status. But many do consider the cutoff to be a parent’s 4 year degree. </p>