In the 1994-95 academic year, the Southeast Campus of Tulsa Junior College, in Oklahoma, conducted a survey of new students to determine differences in educational perceptions and expectations based upon the educational background of the students' parents. Questionnaires were distributed to all incoming students, with 1,579 completed questionnaires being received. Respondents were divided into four groups according to their parent's educational background: (1) high school or less, comprising 29.5% of the sample; (2) come college, comprising 34.5%; (3) Bachelor's degree, comprising 20.5%; and (4) post Bachelor's degree, comprising 15.5%. The questionnaire contained 30 questions designed to assess 6 basic components: general information, academic needs, study skills, career planning, social involvement, and financial needs. An analysis of responses indicated that students whose parents had no college background (i.e., first generation students) were more likely to perceive their abilities and skills somewhat lower than other groups. First generation students were also less likely to have a social support network helping them adjust to the demands of college life and were more likely to have applied for financial aid than other groups. Finally, first generation students were more likely to have an associate degree as their primary educational goal than other groups, indicating a lower expectancy for success. The survey instrument and tables of responses are appended. (TGI)