Despite rising enrollment for first generation college students (FGCS) and Hispanic FGCS, there is a disparity in college graduation rates across the United State compared to other groups. FGCS and Hispanic FGCS have historically been faced with more factors that disrupt higher education success. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the issues faced by FGCS and Hispanic FGCS. This study examines the impact of the pandemic on FGCS and Hispanic FGCS at community colleges. Quantitative methodology was employed and used ex post facto data from a large survey (N=4,870) administered by the Center for Community College Student Engagement in fall of 2020 at 38 community colleges, dispersed across the United State. The findings showed statistically significant differences supporting that FGCS had more obstacles and engaged less with support networks than their non-FGCS counterparts during the pandemic. The study also examined Hispanic FGCS compared to White FGCS and found few differences between the groups during the pandemic among the variables examined. The study provides a baseline that can be used in future research to assess how well FGCS are recovering from their pandemic challenges. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]