Students may be entitled to £50 refund

Since 1 April 2017, TV Licensing has changed the way refunds are calculated meaning that almost 55,000 students packing up and moving home for the Summer could be entitled to a refund just in time to celebrate the end of their exams.

Students can claim for any full months left on their licence; so if they bought their licence last October and moved out in May, they could receive a refund worth around £50.50. To qualify, students need to be leaving their halls or rented accommodation and be moving to a licensed address.

The refund comes just in time for students hoping to indulge in a hard-earned break from studying. Students could use refunded money to buy a ticket to a local summer festival to celebrate the end of term and still have spare change.

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

Karen Grimason, spokesperson for TV Licensing in Northern Ireland, said: “We’re encouraging all eligible students to take up the refund, which is quick and easy to apply for. It’s important students buy a TV Licence when starting university to take advantage of the flexible payment options and avoid a fine of up to £1,000.”

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