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$1,000 upfront payment be waived, or at minimum substantially reduced, because requiring such a large upfront payment would create financial hardship and defeat the purpose of an affordable payment arrangement. Any repayment arrangement sh...
AI summary The applicant is requesting relief from financial hardship by waiving or reducing an upfront payment, separating current and historical arrears in repayment, spreading arrears over up to 24 months without interest, and protecting the account from disconnection or additional charges during the appeal. They also request transparency in the final determination and the use of financial assistance to reduce, not replace, repayment.