Your Student File Help Centre
1. What is a DFCC Student File?
A DFCC Student File is a specialised banking solution designed to support students pursuing overseas higher education.
It provides a convenient way to manage eligible education-related financial requirements including tuition fee payments, living-expense remittances, foreign exchange services and other essential banking needs throughout the overseas study journey.
2. What documents may be required to open a Student File?
Depending on the transaction and applicable requirements, students may be requested to provide documents such as:
A DFCC representative can guide you on the documentation applicable to your individual requirement.
3. Can my parent or guardian make my university payment?
Yes. Parents or guardians facilitating eligible education-related payments can engage DFCC regarding Student File and remittance requirements.
The documents required may vary depending on the nature of the payment and applicable banking and regulatory requirements.
4. Can I pay my overseas university tuition fees through DFCC?
Eligible overseas education payments can be facilitated through a DFCC Student File, subject to the required documentation and applicable banking and regulatory requirements.
5. Can I estimate the Sri Lankan Rupee value of my tuition payment?
Yes.
You can use the DFCC Foreign Exchange Calculator to estimate the Sri Lankan Rupee equivalent of your foreign-currency tuition payment.
The calculator provides an indicative conversion. Please contact DFCC to confirm the applicable exchange rate before making the transaction.
6. Can I receive preferential foreign exchange rates?
Eligible students and parents making overseas education-related payments through a DFCC Student File may benefit from preferential foreign exchange rates.
Please speak to DFCC to confirm the applicable rate at the time of your transaction.
7. Does DFCC offer education loans?
Yes. DFCC offers education financing solutions to support eligible higher education requirements.
Facilities are subject to the Bank's eligibility criteria, documentation requirements and approval process.
Explore DFCC Education Loans
8. Can money be sent for my living expenses while I am studying overseas?
A DFCC Student File can support eligible education-related financial requirements, including living-expense remittances, subject to applicable regulatory and documentation requirements.
Speak to DFCC for guidance based on your individual requirements.
9. Are there benefits beyond tuition payments?
Eligible Student File customers may also have access to selected value-added benefits including:
Availability and applicable terms may differ by product or partner.
10. When should I open my Student File?
Students can begin the process once the relevant university or educational institution documentation is available.
If you have already received your offer letter or tuition fee invoice, speak to DFCC regarding the next steps and applicable documentation.
