First In My Immediate Family?

[afterall247]

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hey guys I'm new to this fourm and had a question!

I'm applying to college and can upon this question about being the first in my immediate family to go to college.

My father went to college for a year and a half or less and dropped out. Also I havent talked to him for three years now.

So then could I answer yes, I am the first because he didnt graduate and I havent had any contact with him in three years?

Thanks

 

[acegsm]

Yes, you can check the box stating that you will be the first in the family to receive a college degree - since he has not successfully completed an undergraduate study.

 

[schrizto]

Yep, you will count as a first generation.

 

[AznPwyd]

is there much benefit to being first generation?

I am the first person in my family to even receive a high school degree.

 

[bookgodess15]

There are some scholarships. Also, sometimes schools offer special programs for first-generation students.

 

[afterall247]

hey thanks everyone, I figured I would I just wanted to make sure 😀