You can withdraw money from a 401(k) plan for any reason at all...the problem is whether or not you will owe a 10% early withdrawal penalty in doing so.
According to this IRS table, Education is not a valid exception for an early withdrawal from a 401(k) plan. It would be if the 401(k) was actually an IRA,
Therefore, if I have your circumstances correctly, you will owe a penalty of 10% of the withdrawal when you do your return. It is up to you to decide if this is the right thing for you.
Whether or not you need to save any receipts depends on the circumstances - is this course part of a degree program at a college or university? If so, then you may be eligible for the American Opportunity Credit or the Lifetime Learning Credit. But if this something else, then possibly not. We would need more information on your situation to say more.
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