<p>I wanted to know if I would be counted as a First-Generation College student.
My mom attended college for a year, then dropped out to get married.
My dad went to Medical School in India, but never got residency in America. He never attended an American school.
Any responses would be Appreciated.</p>
<p>That counts because he never attended an American School and that makes you a “first generation college student” in the US.</p>
<p>You aren’t a first generation college student. Your father has a full university degree. For this, foreign degrees certainly do count.</p>
<p>Foreign degrees do count. You’re not really first-generation.</p>
<p>Sorry to jack this thread but I have a similar question. Both of my parents went to college in their home country (Philippines) but never got their degrees. Do I qualify as a first-generation college student?</p>
<p>I think that, if your parents don’t have a degree, you’re first-generation.</p>
<p>[Counseling</a> Center First-Generation College Students](<a href=“University of Illinois Counseling Center”>University of Illinois Counseling Center) says:
“First-generation university students are those students whose parent(s) have not attained a college degree.”</p>
<p>Alright, cool beans. Thanks.</p>
<p>what if your dad has a degree and your mom doesn’t? does that count for anything??</p>
<p>I’m pretty sure it counts for something if only one parent has a degree.</p>
<p>If either parent has a degree in any college, you’re not first gen.</p>
<p>Well that sucks. I was hoping I’d have an edge in College Admissions. Oh well.</p>