Help...Employer says I must have a degree completed by 8/15

[Chebasaz]

I'd second (or third) the HR and lawyer route if needed, but with a caveat. Get the policy from your employer in writing before you contact either. Don't be confrontational about it, just ask for it so you're clear on what you're expected to do. Without that, it's your word against theirs. There's a million and one ways to terminate an employee legally. Any company can come up with a dozen reasons why someone was let go. Proving they did so for not having a degree (without something in writing) is near impossible.

From there, you can move forward. By all means, go ahead and earn your degree. Use this as a catalyst, get the degree and make the policy a non-issue. Just have it in writing in case you need it later.