If nothing was unclear or difficult, say so. Skip questions about steps you did not experience; use not applicable where appropriate. Which approval step was unclear? What prevented using the budget? What information should appear upfront? Author notes / illustrative keys where applicable: 1. An unclear approval step identifies where a funding request lacks understandable responsibilities or conditions. Explain the actual route without promising approval. 2. A barrier to using funding distinguishes missing information, approval dependencies and suitable learning options. Explain the actual application route, without assuming an unused budget signals disinterest or that a request guarantees reimbursement. 3. Information needed upfront identifies what people require before considering a learning request. Verify eligibility examples and application conditions with the responsible owner.