Child Benefit pay back...Pro rata or full year?

Hello, I changed job on 14 Feb and my new salary meant that I was ineligible for child benefit. I was informed that rather than paying 14 Feb to 31 March, I need to pay the entire financial year. This seems incredibly unfair. Can someone please confirm if this is correct? Regards, 

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Hi Brian D,
If the combination of your income from your old and new employment exceeded £60,000, then you would not be eligable to receive Child Benefit. Contact us here:
Child Benefit: general enquiries
Thank you.