What is a first-gen student? A first-generation college student is defined as a student whose parent(s) or legal guardian(s) have not completed a bachelor’s degree. A student who is the first person in their immediate family to attend a four-year college/university to attain a bachelor’s degree. Focus on first-gen: This week we highlight Jaci Ignudo, digital specialist, Strategic Communications. The efforts of the First-Gen Coordinating Council were recently recognized American Association of Colleges and Universities News Watch Congratulations to the 454 December F1rst-Gen grads that walk on Saturday, Dec.12. Read University Business article about FGCC