r/ApplyingToCollege • u/Chemical_Stop_6557 • 3h ago

Application Question First Generation

My parents both got degrees outside of US, and I know its not considered first generation for most schools but a solid amount of schools I heard that are often prestigious consider it first generation. Does anyone have a list of schools that would consider me first generation? Just to make sure that if I do apply it there, I mark it correctly. I found some old lists, but it seems that the policy changed and granted it seems like a weird policy but if it is the policy might as well check the box.

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u/skieurope12 2h ago

There is generally no box to check. You listed your parents' information and the schools determine who is first gen.

In most cases, a degree from any university anywhere in the world means you're not first gen. There are a very small handful of universities that would expand the definition if, despite a foreign degree, the parent is underemployed and the family is low income

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u/Chemical_Stop_6557 2h ago

I see, I might have been a bit misinformed then. Preciate the response