<p>If both my parents went to college but did not finish and never received a degree, would that make me a first generation college student. Also, I have heard that this helps somewhat in college admission, but how much does it really help if at all?</p>
<p>It is a tip factor when combined with other elements like low socio economic status, an under performing high school, URM status, etc. It will not do anything if you're suburban, middle class and go to a good high school.</p>
<p>You'll need to check with each of your schools as to what they consider a First Generation College Student is. For some it is a degree; for others any school.</p>
<p>^^^what he said, each school has it's own definition.</p>