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Cash strapped students could boost their bank balance by claiming a refund on their TV licence.

Many students moving back home for the summer from halls of residence or shared houses will no longer need their licence and as there are three months left before it expires, they can claim back £35.62.

Charlotte Brophy, from TV Licensing, said: “Many students now leave university with high debts. Every little helps, including a refund on their TV licence.

“As long as they purchased a TV licence in October 2009, and don’t need it for July, August and September, they could be eligible for some cash back.

“To arrange a refund, complete an online form at:

www.tvlicensing.co.uk/studentinfo 

Or call 0300-790 6113.”

Ben Whittaker, National Union of Students (NUS) vice-president, said: “For any students who won’t be staying at university over the summer, this is a great opportunity to save some much needed cash. We fully support TV Licensing’s campaign to raise awareness of television licensing requirements among students. It is important for students to be aware of the law, so they avoid risking a prosecution and a fine of up to £1,000.”