Your question is deceptively disguised and fraudulent. You're not being barred for attending college, that's just how you framed the question. You're being barred because under the new promotion policy the commander is not authorized to recommend non-promotion once you hit the mandatory integration list. You chose to attend college and failed to study. Your job is the Army, not college. As a leader in the Army you should be aware of the promotion policy that went into effect 5 months ago because it affects you and all your Soldiers. So, yes you're being barred because you're not recommended for future potential. Frankly, the fact that you would attempt to shirk your responsibility for your role in this and dress this question up as, "I'm being barred because I'm in college" when it's clearly not the truth, tells me you lack the personal responsibility and accountability to lead Soldiers. As you said, you plan on getting out and the choices you've made are working towards that. I understand you want to "keep your options open" but in real life, the further down the path you go, the more options that close. Good luck in your civilian career.

While I sympathize, I have to ask, did you fail to meet a duty commitment because of you academic prowess. Your first responsibility is to your military requirements. Many others have decent points but I have seen no one ask. As for not passing a board, the reason should not be that you did not have time to study based on your academic desires. Also, waiting until the last minute to decide your path is also not adviseable. Your future with the Armybis a partnership, units generally do support personal growth because in the end of the day it enhances soft skills; however, the priority is the mission. Thank you for your service.

That is messed up for anyone in the service. An education should be a positive thing not a reason to not re-enlist. I hope you find out what you need to. Good luck to you either way..