First Generation Student Question

Applying to College
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I’m pretty sure I already know the answer, but I wanted to confirm.

My mother has an Associate’s degree from a community college.

My father attend UCSB, completed his general education requirements, but didn’t graduate. 5 years later he earned a Bachelor’s degree from the for-profit University of Phoenix online. This is where it becomes cloudy, since I know for-profit institutions are not well-regarded.

My guess is that I would not be considered a first generation student. Am I correct?

2

I think not, since your dad did get a 4 year degree. But you don’t have to make the call, you just put your parents’ education in the common app and the schools use their own criteria to determine if you are.

3

Thank you!