Would an college applicant be considered first gen if mom in 60’s never graduated and father who is deceased graduated but was divorced and living in another city from when applicant was 2 years old.
I would not consider you first generation if your father went to college. But there is no box to check for first generation. You put your parent’s education in the application and a college will make the determination as to if you are first generation and if it provides any bump in the application process.