<p>Parent 1 went to community college but no degree? I've heard it generally varies but what would the general verdict be?</p>
<p>Probably 1st generation.</p>
<p>My parents are the same (the other dropped out in 9th grade). I am generally considered first generation, but different colleges define it in different ways. Some say that any attendance at any college is first gen, in which case you and I are not. It really depends. </p>
<p>different schools define it differently but usually it’s whether they have a degree or not - so at most places yes</p>
<p>It doesn’t matter. The common app will ask what education level each parent has. The school will decide what admission tips come from that data.</p>