Crystal, thanks for all your help. At the beginning of this post, you mention; Please note that the Purchasing Guide covers approved uses for all FTC FES-EO funds, some of which do not apply to PEP, so please read it carefully! The Purchasing Guide clearly specifies if/when a listed use does not apply to PEP students... However, I received this response from a Step Up chat session... The purchasing guide is strictly for PEP students! There is a separate one for other programs, let me be sure you have the right link. 08:43:38 https://go.stepupforstudents.org/hubfs/GUIDES/FTC%20FES-EO%20Purchasing%20Guide%202023-24.pdf ...Basically, In sum, I still feel a little unclear about how to view the items listed on the purchasing guide. If it is specifically listed(school supplies, admission, legos!, etc.) as a PEP student, how confident should I feel about reimbursement?

Is the "direct buying platform" available? And, How will the reimbursement process work for expenses that are not specifically available on that platform? Is there a form available that we submit along with receipts? So thankful for your help!