Makerere Student Fund

Introduction

In today's education landscape, the cost of higher education continues to rise, making it increasingly challenging for students to fund their studies. To address this issue, we propose the development of a mobile application that simplifies and streamlines the process of applying for student loans. This app will be a user-friendly, accessible, and efficient platform that empowers students to seek financial assistance for their educational pursuits. In this concept paper, we outline the key features, functionalities, and benefits of the Student Loan Request App.

Purpose

The Student Loan Request App aims to:

• Simplify and expedite the process of applying for student loans, reducing paperwork and administrative burdens.
• Make financial assistance more accessible to a broader range of students, including those from underserved communities.
• Provide students with a clear understanding of their loan options, terms, and repayment plans.
• Minimize common application errors and improve the efficiency of loan processing.

Key Features

• User Registration & Profile creation
• Loan Eligibility Checker
• Loan Application
• Document Upload
• Real time updates.

Folder Structure

app_screens
│   ├── application_screen_1.dart
│   ├── application_screen_2.dart
│   ├── application_screen_3.dart
│   ├── bottom_navigation_bar.dart
│   ├── faq_screen.dart
│   ├── home_screen_controller.dart
│   ├── home_screen.dart
│   ├── Image_upload.dart
│   ├── listings_screen.dart
│   ├── main_screen.dart
│   ├── map_screen.dart
│   ├── pay_screen.dart
│   ├── progress.dart
│   ├── settings_screen.dart
│   ├── terms_and_conditions_screen.dart
│   └── transactions_screen.dart
├── authentication_files
│   ├── authentication_repository.dart
│   ├── dependency_injection.dart
│   ├── network_controller.dart
│   ├── preferences.dart
│   ├── signin_controller.dart
│   ├── signup_controller.dart
│   └── signup_email_password_failure.dart
├── auth_screens
│   ├── forgot_password_screen.dart
│   ├── locked_fingerprint_screen.dart
│   ├── login_screen.dart
│   ├── not_recognised_fingerprint_screen.dart
│   ├── on_boarding_screen.dart
│   ├── registration_screen.dart
│   ├── splash_screen.dart
│   └── unlocked_fingerprint_screen.dart
├── firebase_options.dart
├── main.dart
├── models
│   ├── listings_model.dart
│   ├── listings_repository.dart
│   ├── loan_application_model.dart
│   ├── loan_application_repository.dart
│   ├── user_model.dart
│   └── user_repository.dart
├── provider
│   └── theme_provider.dart
├── translation
│   ├── google_translate.dart
│   └── sunbird_translation_service.dart
└── widgets
    ├── custom_appbar.dart
    ├── custom_button.dart
    ├── custom_form_builder_fields.dart
    └── row_text_fields.dart

Tech Stack

Install this project

git clone https://github.com/andrewkah/MUK_Student_Loan.git

Getting started with Firebase.

• Create new Firebase Project.
• Install Firebase_CLI
  • Install node.js

    npm install node.js

  • Install firebase tools

    npm install -g firebase-tools

• Log into firebase

  firebase login

• Activate FlutterFire_CLI

  dart pub global activate flutterfire_cli

  flutterfire configure --project=name-of-project

You can also view the online documentation, which offers tutorials, samples, guidance on mobile development, and a full API reference.

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