STUDENTS in Wrexham could be on the receiving end of a TV licence refund.

As universities approach the end of term, TV Licensing is reminding cash-strapped students in Wrexham that they may be entitled to a refund worth over £50.

Since April 1 2017, TV Licensing has changed the way refunds are calculated meaning that 6,415 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.

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.

Fay Jones, spokesman for TV Licensing in Wales, 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.”

A licence is needed for watching and recording live television and watching or downloading BBC programmes on iPlayer. This applies whether using a TV set, laptop, mobile or any other equipment."

To arrange a refund or change address, visit tvlicensing.co.uk/studentinfo, or call TV Licensing on 03007 906 113.