https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-is-the-best-way-to-go-green-to-gold-in-the-states-i-have-no-college-at-the-moment-just-looking-for-tips-and-tricks <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div> Fri, 06 Jan 2017 14:25:35 -0500 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-is-the-best-way-to-go-green-to-gold-in-the-states-i-have-no-college-at-the-moment-just-looking-for-tips-and-tricks <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div> SGT Private RallyPoint Member Fri, 06 Jan 2017 14:25:35 -0500 2017-01-06T14:25:35-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-is-the-best-way-to-go-green-to-gold-in-the-states-i-have-no-college-at-the-moment-just-looking-for-tips-and-tricks?n=2222975&urlhash=2222975 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You need to work on the degree thing. It&#39;s a typical first filter requirement. If your degree is a BA History, that works, but is limiting otherwise. Tickets in the sciences, computers, engineering, etc. become paid for springboards later on for O-3s seeking graduate programs. I&#39;m not aware of waivers, but don&#39;t expect them to be around in a downsizing environment. They are looking for ways to say &quot;no&quot; to most things people want to do.<br /><br />BTW there are various degree programs you can work on while AD. SIU is a common one. CAPT Kevin B. Fri, 06 Jan 2017 14:53:18 -0500 2017-01-06T14:53:18-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-is-the-best-way-to-go-green-to-gold-in-the-states-i-have-no-college-at-the-moment-just-looking-for-tips-and-tricks?n=2222976&urlhash=2222976 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Start taking college course after hours. Make a track record to back up your desire for commissioning. The Army will be looking at a record of learning ability. 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member Fri, 06 Jan 2017 14:53:19 -0500 2017-01-06T14:53:19-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-is-the-best-way-to-go-green-to-gold-in-the-states-i-have-no-college-at-the-moment-just-looking-for-tips-and-tricks?n=2223275&urlhash=2223275 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I didn&#39;t go through the Green-to-Gold program, but I did go a similar path. I finished out my initial 3-year contract, and then immediately applied to college. Once accepted, I immediately started talking to the ROTC department. The ROTC departments tend to like prior-service applicants who have a strong, and clean, service record. LTC Kevin B. Fri, 06 Jan 2017 16:57:18 -0500 2017-01-06T16:57:18-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-is-the-best-way-to-go-green-to-gold-in-the-states-i-have-no-college-at-the-moment-just-looking-for-tips-and-tricks?n=2223750&urlhash=2223750 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The best way is to apply for the Green to Gold program MSG Private RallyPoint Member Fri, 06 Jan 2017 19:56:50 -0500 2017-01-06T19:56:50-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-is-the-best-way-to-go-green-to-gold-in-the-states-i-have-no-college-at-the-moment-just-looking-for-tips-and-tricks?n=2224040&urlhash=2224040 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>An option that my be available for you is west point they have a few enlisted slots every year. There are a lot of rules for that but you may be young enough for it. SSG Private RallyPoint Member Fri, 06 Jan 2017 22:07:07 -0500 2017-01-06T22:07:07-05:00 2017-01-06T14:25:35-05:00