Students could be eligible for a refund

As students pack up and move home for the summer, TV Licensing is reminding students they may be entitled to extra holiday spending money in the form of a refund.

Since April 1, 2017, TV Licensing has changed the way refunds are calculated to make it easier for customers to apply. This means more students will benefit from a refund as they can now claim for any full months left on their license.

If students bought their license last October and moved out in May, they could receive a refund worth around £48.50.

In order to qualify, students need to be leaving their halls or rented accommodation and be moving to a licensed address.

Applying is simple and can be done online or over the phone. Students need to have their TV License details to hand and evidence to show their license is no longer needed, such as a copy of the end of their tenancy agreement.

A TV License is valid for a whole year, so if students purchase a license in October they can apply for a refund when the academic year has finished and they are no longer living in student accommodation. Many could end up saving some much needed cash as they go into the summer break.

To arrange a refund or change address, simply visit: www.tvlicensing.co.uk/studentinfo or call TV Licensing on 0300 790 6113.