<p>I understand if the parents were enrolled in college, but never graduated with any type of degree, the child of those individuals is considered 'First Generation?"</p>
<p>What if grandparents, graduated, though?</p>
<p>You will be first gen if neither parent is a college graduate. Keep in mind, however, only a handful of top colleges care. And those schools care much more when you’re also low income and a URM.</p>
<p>The reason why Google is ambiguous is it depends on the school. You need to check with each.</p>