What Bigie said. The only thing he missed is it isn't either or with regards to education/work experience. 1.5 Years of college and 1.5 Years of working equals the 3 needed years. The way the work experience is worded is also exceptionally vague. You could have a job at 14 at McDonalds (doesn't say anything about full time) and progress responsibility through fry cook, grill, cashier etc and be able to apply at 17.