This message was emphasized during a financial management training session organized by COPEDU PLC for parents and guardians at Rise To Shine School on April 5, 2025.
Seif Mbarushimana, Head of Branches at COPEDU PLC, stressed that school fee payments should be integrated into household financial planning, much like other essential expenses.
He explained that prompt payments enable schools to achieve their financial goals, ensuring students benefit from consistent, quality education.
'Just as families budget for their needs, schools rely on structured financial plans,' Mbarushimana said. 'When parents delay payments, it disrupts these plans and ultimately impacts the education students receive.'
He also highlighted COPEDU's tailored services, such as savings accounts and the 'Yige Atuje' loan, designed to help parents manage school fee payments effectively.
Jean Marie Mboningarukiye, Deputy Managing Director of Rise To Shine School, reflected on past challenges caused by late fee payments, which hindered the school's ability to pay teachers on time. He expressed optimism that the training would lead to better financial habits among parents.
'The issue wasn't a lack of money but rather poor planning,' he noted. 'We're confident this will change moving forward.'
Jean De Dieu Dusingize, a parent at the school, admitted that many parents previously overlooked how their payment habits affected the school's operations.
'We now understand the importance of paying on time and are committed to it,' he said.
'COPEDU's services can support us in ensuring our children enjoy a stable and effective learning environment.'
With 28 years of service, COPEDU Plc continues to empower its clients by providing accessible savings and loan solutions.
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