dfcu Bank has launched a nationwide back-to-school campaign dubbed “School Fiiz! Weight Off!”, an integrated education financing initiative aimed at easing the financial burden of school fees for parents and guardians, while strengthening cash flow and operational stability for education institutions as the first school term begins.
The reopening of schools is traditionally one of the most financially demanding periods for Ugandan households and learning institutions. Timed to respond to these seasonal pressures, the three-month campaign seeks to address 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 mix of convenient school-fees payment channels, tailored credit solutions, and comprehensive insurance products. Together, these offerings aim to reduce both the financial and emotional strain associated with school fees, while promoting financial inclusion and literacy.
Commenting on the initiative, Bryan Katamba, Head of Education and Health Sector at dfcu Bank, said the campaign reflects the Bank’s commitment to supporting education stakeholders at critical moments 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 and 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, USSD *240#, dfcu agents and branches, as well as 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 UGX 400 million, dfcu Mobi-Loans of up to UGX 5 million, and school owners’ financing of up to UGX 500 million, enabling customers to manage term-opening expenses more effectively.
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 UGX 5 million, supporting improved learning infrastructure.
Parents are also rewarded throughout the campaign. Each week, 15 parents will win cash rewards of up to UGX 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 position itself as a long-term financial partner to parents, schools, and the wider education ecosystem, going beyond transactions to deliver practical and meaningful support.