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[QUOTE="Nehanda, post: 24783, member: 2262"]
Uganda's children are going back to school. But many families are worried. School costs a lot of money.

Parents have to pay for many things. They need money for school fees, as well as for clothes and books.

This is difficult for many families in Uganda. Most people do not have much money, and they may have to use all their savings to pay for school.

The government has helped. They have programs called UPE and USE. These let children go to school for free.

But there are still other costs. Families have to pay for things like clothes and travel. This can still be a lot of money.

Banks in Uganda want to help. They are offering special loans for schools. Parents can borrow money and pay it back slowly.

Some of the biggest banks are doing this. Housing Finance Bank, DFCU, and Equity Bank all have school loans. The loans make it easier to pay for school.

But loans can also be a problem. Sometimes, they have hidden fees. The payments can be hard to make.

Parents must be careful, understand how loans work, and know how much they will have to pay back.

Banks should explain loans well and ensure people know what they are doing. This will help prevent families from having money problems later.

The government should also keep helping. Programs like UPE and USE are very important. They help many children go to school.

But banks and others can help, too. They can give money advice and show people how to save and plan.

This will be good for Uganda. Children will be able to learn, and families will be able to pay for school. Everyone will be better off in the end.
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