First Generation

[shaidester]

Are you still considered a first generation college student if your parents didn't attend college, but an older sibling went to college and received a degree (10 years ahead of me in age)?

I'm not sure if first generation status is affected by older siblings. Thanks!

 

[sjv]

Your sibling is in your generation therefore you are both first.

 

[wjc]

I would think that you and your sibling are of the same generation, even if there is a ten year age gap, so yes, you would be first generation. Good luck!

 

[ktran17]

I think you're confusing the term first college graduate with first generation college student.