How do colleges know if you are first generation college student?

Education & Reference by Anonymous 2018-09-02 22:12:22

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Hello, I am a first generation college student but I am just curious. How does the schools a person applies to know whether or not their parents attended college? People have said that if the school finds out you lied, they could decline your application or expel you from the school. However, I am still curious...