dfcu Bank launches major campaign to ease school fees pressure on parents

KAMPALA, January 12, 2026 — As the first school term draws nearer, dfcu Bank has launched a nationwide back-to-school campaign dubbed “School Fiiz! Weight Off!”, an integrated education-financing initiative designed to ease the financial pressure of school fees on parents and guardians, while strengthening cash flow and operational resilience for education institutions in Uganda.

The reopening of schools traditionally represents one of the most financially demanding periods for Ugandan households and education providers alike. Timed to respond to these seasonal pressures, the three-month nationwide campaign directly addresses short-term liquidity challenges across the entire education ecosystem.

The “School Fiiz! Weight Off!” campaign targets parents, guardians, schools, students and education suppliers, offering a combination of convenient school fees payment channels, tailored credit solutions and comprehensive insurance products. Collectively, these solutions aim to reduce both the financial and emotional burden associated with school fees, while promoting financial inclusion and literacy.

Bryan Katamba, Head of Education and Health Sector at dfcu Bank, said the initiative reflects the Bank’s commitment to supporting education stakeholders at critical points in the academic calendar.

“The 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.

Under the campaign, parents and guardians can pay school fees conveniently through multiple dfcu channels, including the dfcu QuickApp, dfcu agents, dfcu branches and partner platforms such as SchoolPay, SurePay and PegPay.

Beyond payments, dfcu Bank is extending flexible credit solutions to support both households and education institutions. These include unsecured personal loans of up to Shs 400 million, dfcu Mobi-Loans of up to Shs 5 million, and school owners’ financing of up to Shs 500 million, enabling customers to manage term-opening expenses with greater ease.

Schools are a central focus of the campaign. Institutions that grow their school fees collections through dfcu by at least 20 percent, or that take up a bancassurance policy during the campaign period, stand a chance to win a Library Stock-Up worth Shs 5 million, directly supporting improved learning infrastructure.

Parents are also rewarded throughout the campaign. Each week, 15 parents will win cash rewards of up to Shs 500,000 for either paying school fees through dfcu or borrowing during the campaign period. In total, 195 winners will be rewarded over the three months, with borrowing customers earning tiered rewards based on loan value.

In addition, the campaign integrates the Bank’s Schools Comprehensive Insurance Cover and School Motor Comprehensive Insurance, offering protection for school property, vehicles, students, staff and third-party liabilities—an increasingly critical consideration as schools resume full operations.

Through the “School Fiiz! Weight Off!” campaign, dfcu Bank continues to reaffirm its position as a long-term financial partner for parents, schools and the wider education ecosystem, going beyond transactions to deliver meaningful and practical support.

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