That reads to exclude only for profit schools. Online non-profit programs are allowed.
I think it means that you can go to a state college, a private college (but NOT a for-profit college) and you qualify whether you are taking online classes or attending at an actual campus (brick and mortar). Your HR rep can clarify for you, but it sounds like an online course from a reputable college qualifies.
At most places, you can get tuition coverage for things that allow you to advance in that organization or do your current job better. So someone in accounts payable can get coverage for an advanced finance class, or a tax class, or managerial accounting, but NOT for a course in graphic design or social media marketing. At my current company, we cover ANYTHING which leads to a degree (accredited). So a lawyer who handles contracts can be getting a Master’s in Divinity, or a social media manager can be getting a law degree. But that’s relatively uncommon.
Ask. Knowing what will get paid for can only help you.
“brick and mortar” are actual buildings, like a local university or community college.
There is a comma after non for-profit, so it means any private or public, online or physical school allowed.
If you have questions, ask the HR person, they should be there to help you to understand your benefits.
@invaderofbunnie Get an opinion from HR. I read that to mean on-line only type schools. You are in a great major for your position and I think it should lead to promotion to management. Good luck.