<p>I am international and so am not sure what would qualify for the 'first generation' idea that I have seen mentioned. My parents didn't attend a proper university and only received a 'vocational/technical' degree. Does this mean that I qualify for first generation, or would they have to have received no degree at all?</p>
<p>Please?! Someone must know!</p>
<p>Sounds like international, not first generation. I am not 100% sure though.</p>
<p>You’ll probably never know. First generation doesn’t really make a difference unless it’s paired with other hooks or tips.</p>
<p>There is more than one definition of first gen and it varies with the college, program, etc. There’s no box to check for being first gen, rather you fill out the information on your parents (what college attended and what degree, if any, granted), then the school decides whether or not you fit their definition of first gen.</p>