Northeastern has a number of First generation scholarships. Duke takes 10-12% of their class first generation. If you google “30 Incredible First Generation Options” and look at other “first generation” info, you’ll see what’s out there. Perhaps there will be some opportunities for your son. I’m currently looking at a number of awards and options for my cousin’s son who will be first generation in college
@cptofthehouse thanks! That’s helpful. I’ll Google that and do some research.
I don’t think it’s a bad thing to delay your graduation, but if your son will be at your side as you proudly pose in your cap and gown, it might make for a nice essay 
Also, if you’ll be able to get a better job or a promotion with college degree, delaying might mean financial loss.
I think that it will work out naturally. You’ll graduate on your schedule, and if it is 3 or 6 months before your son fills out applications, so be it. If it’s close, you may want to wait to graduate for a semester.
Other things may come into play if this is still a few years off.
This has been mentioned a few times. Why would it? It’s the mom who is doing this thing. Unless there’s something directly relevant to me about that parent’s time in college, things I did to help her or support the family or something, I would stick to my own experience, not a family member’s.
I think that supporting a parent going to college makes for a great essay. But it isn’t going to give out the opportunities and possible scholarships that a Stone hard check mark on the first generation question will. It’s no sure thing, but it is definitely an opportunity, a hook at some schools , particularly selective ones. Student would have to be in that market with test scores and grades, but it sure helps. I’m finding it’s a definite plus in options for my cousin’s son. He is on the border of acceptance at schools that give close to full need aid, and that first generation tips him over. It’s particularly valuable for need aware schools.