As schools across Uganda reopen for the first term of the academic year, dfcu Bank has rolled out a nationwide back-to-school campaign aimed at easing the heavy financial burden that traditionally weighs on parents, guardians, and education institutions during this period.
Dubbed “School Fiiz! Weight Off!”, the three-month integrated campaign offers a combination of convenient school fees payment channels, flexible credit solutions, and comprehensive insurance products, designed to support the entire education ecosystem at one of its most financially demanding moments.
The reopening of schools often coincides with heightened financial stress for families struggling to raise school fees, while schools themselves face cash-flow constraints as they prepare for full operations. dfcu Bank says the campaign was deliberately timed to respond to these seasonal pressures, providing short-term liquidity and long-term financial resilience for education stakeholders.
The initiative targets parents, guardians, schools, students, and education suppliers, reflecting dfcu’s mega strategy to go beyond transactional banking and position itself as a long-term partner in education financing.
Bryan Katamba, Head of Education and Health Sector at dfcu Bank, noted that the initiative reflects the Bank’s commitment to supporting education stakeholders at critical moments in the academic calendar.
“School fees season places significant pressure on families and schools. Through the ‘School Fiiz! Weight Off!’ campaign, we are providing practical, accessible solutions that make it easier to pay fees, bridge short-term funding gaps, and protect education institutions as they reopen for full operations,” Katamba said.
At the bottom of the campaign is convenience. Parents and guardians will be able to pay school fees through multiple dfcu channels, including the dfcu QuickApp, USSD *240#, dfcu agents, dfcu branches, and partner platforms such as SchoolPay, SurePay, and PegPay. These options are designed to reduce queues, delays, and the stress often associated with term-opening payments.
Importantly, payments for multiple children or different schools qualify as separate entries under the campaign, increasing participants’ chances of winning rewards
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Beyond payments, dfcu Bank is offering tailored credit solutions to help families and schools manage term-opening expenses more smoothly as parents and guardians can access unsecured personal loans ranging from UGX 15 million to UGX 400 million, with flexible repayment periods of up to 120 months and the option of a repayment holiday of up to two months, easing immediate pressure at the start of term. For short-term and urgent needs, customers can also access dfcu Mobi-Loans ranging from UGX 300,000 to UGX 5 million instantly via USSD *240# or the dfcu QuickApp.
For school proprietors and education entrepreneurs, the Bank is extending school owners’ financing ranging from UGX 50 million to UGX 500 million, enabling institutions to meet operational costs such as staff payments, utilities, learning materials, and infrastructure improvements. Additional support includes vehicle and asset financing of up to 100 percent of asset value, as well as LPO financing of up to 70 percent, allowing schools and suppliers to maintain smooth operations as learners return.
Additionally, Schools that grow their school fees collections through dfcu by at least 20 percent or take up a bancassurance policy during the campaign period stand a chance to win a Library Stock-Up worth UGX 5 million, directly contributing to improved learning infrastructure.
Parents will also be rewarded weekly. Fifteen parents each week will win cash prizes of up to UGX 500,000 for either paying school fees through dfcu or borrowing during the campaign. Over the three months, a total of 195 winners will be rewarded, with borrowing customers earning tiered rewards based on loan value
Recognising the growing risks faced by education institutions, the campaign integrates Schools Comprehensive Insurance Cover and School Motor Comprehensive Insurance. These products protect school property, vehicles, students, staff, and third-party liabilities, covering risks ranging from fire and theft to accidents and passenger liability, at a time when schools are resuming full operations
For more information, customers can contact dfcu Bank on 0800 222 000 / 0800 777 000, email customercare@dfcugroup.com, or WhatsApp +256 776 760 760.
