Officers Without Degrees

If you’re an Officer Candidate or company-grade officer, the National Guard can help you complete your bachelor's degree from an accredited institution prior to your promotion to the rank of captain.

The following types of officers are eligible for the program:

  • Officer Strength Managers (OSM)
  • Commanders
  • Military Personnel Officers (MILPO)
  • Education Services Officers (ESO)
  • Officer Candidates (OC)
  • Regional Training Institutes (RTI)

Once you’ve completed the online application, you’ll be entered into the tracking program. Your Officer Counselor will assist in your counseling, from your current status through your bachelor's degree completion.

If you’re not currently pursuing a degree, your counselor can help you establish a degree program using the National Guard’s automated degree-planning system.

To begin using the Officer Without Degrees program, complete your online application.

You can also find more information by contacting your state Education Services Officer (ESO) or the Guard Support Center’s Officer Counseling Team at either officers@ng.army.mil or 866-628-5999.

Current Guard Soldiers can get information on education programs by emailing the Guard Support Center or calling 1-866-628-5999. If you would like to join the Guard and take advantage of these benefits, click Join the Guard below.

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