PSLF Mess and Buyback Confusion

So I’m eligible for PSLF. In my account it says I’ve made 30 eligible payments. I’ve actually made quite a bit more but they won’t let me certify my employment until I actually apply for forgiveness (I think this is wrong but whatever).

I’m wondering if I could participate in the buyback program.

Qualifying Payments=30

Pending Eligibility Payments=58

Total=88

Remaining=32

Months in Deferment=25 payments

I know I actually need 32 payments to hit 120 so my question is if I hit 32 payments in forbearance or deferment could I participate in the buyback program?

If my payment during this time was $250 I would do $250 x 32

$8000

Or am I interpreting this completely wrong?