Would I be considered a First Generation Student?

Applying to College
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<p>My dad does not have a Bachelor's Degree.
However, my mom attended a 4-year college in Peru and graduated.</p>

<p>And now were in the U.S and I'm applying to colleges.</p>

<p>I was thinking that I was not a first generation since my mom went to school. But I heard by some that I might be considered, since neither of them attended school in the U.S</p>

<p>Kinda confused.</p>

<p>thoughts appreciated!</p>

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<p>You are not a first gen college student.</p>

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<p>Agree with ED, if a parent has graduated from college anywhere, you are not first gen.</p>

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<p>I’m sorry if this question goes on a bit of a tangent, but just how significant is it to be a first generation college student?</p>

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<p>No, you aren’t a first generation student. I was in the same situation with both of my parents graduating from foreign universities. I don’t think it will matter for hardly any schools. THere are a few scholarships that are only for first generation students but the overwhelming amount of scholarships are not focused on that.</p>

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<p>It is a small but tangible boost.</p>