What is a first generation college student ?

My parents do you not have legal custody of me. My grandparents do. And they did not go to college. So does that make me a first generation college student? Or do I go off of what my parents have done ?

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I would say your parents also count, but you can ask schools you are interested in if there are exceptions.

I’d agree that your parents probably count. You can also check with your school’s guidance counselor.