I've been working as a part time, now full time web developer for the past 5 years for a state university. I mainly work with the .NET framework, but I've written new code and extended code in C, Python, and Java. I even teach a workshop a few times a year on web design using html, css, the google maps api and javascript. I'm very interested in programming, and I have been reading books such as the pragmatic programmer and design patterns by GoF.
Currently my job is salaried with non compensated overtime and pays less then $23,000 a year. I've known for a long time my biggest obstacle salary wise is the fact that I do not have a 4 year college degree. I'm 8 classes away from completing my bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Mathematics, but I have a lot of trouble getting the time to leave work and take classes. I like my job, but this pay cannot possibly support my future family. :(
I'm thinking about applying for an entry level programming position in one of my local companies, but I'm afraid my resume will thrown out as soon as they see I do not have a degree.
What could I do to stand out from the rest of the crowd and possibly dodge the degree requirement?