As schools across Uganda open their doors for the new term this week, MTN Mobile Money Uganda Limited is offering parents and guardians a simple, secure, and cashless solution for paying school fees. Through partnerships with payment aggregators like School Pay, the “Pay School Fees and Win” campaign provides families with a convenient method to settle school fees while offering them a chance to win scholarships and scholastic materials.
With the hustle and bustle that accompanies the start of a new school term, MTN MoMo’s service ensures that parents don’t have to wait in long bank queues or handle large sums of cash. By dialing 165*80# or using the MyMTN app, parents can make payments from home, even after regular banking hours.
As families face the financial pressures of the back-to-school season, MTN MoMo’s Pay School Fees and Win campaign is offering a lifeline. Every payment made through MTN MoMo enters parents into a draw for scholarships covering a full term’s fees, significantly easing the burden for many. In addition, regional activations give parents the opportunity to win scholastic materials, helping to prepare their children for the term ahead. Nerima, a refugee farmer and winner of second-term fees, says the campaign has been life-changing for her family.
For parents facing tighter budgets this school season, MTN MoMo has partnered with banks to offer microloans, ensuring no child misses school due to financial constraints. Parents can apply for a loan by dialing 165*5#, with the money transferred directly to their MoMo wallet.
MTN MoMo is transforming the way Ugandan families pay school fees, making the process smoother, safer, and more accessible as the new school term begins. Whether in Kampala or rural areas like Arua, families can rely on this service to ensure their children’s education remains uninterrupted.
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