SASSA R350 Grant Application

The South African Social Security Association or SASSA, is a government agency founded in 2005 responsible for administering and distributing social grants to eligible citizens. The South African government gives these grants to provide financial assistance to individuals and families who are facing economic changes.

To apply for these grants, you need to submit your application first. Below, you will find a detailed guide on how to apply for the SASSA R350 grant Application, including how to fill out and submit your application.

SASSA R350 Grant Application — SASSA Grant Application

The first step is to open the SASSA official website srd.sassa.gov.za on your phone, laptop, or computer.
Then register Your Account by following these steps

On the homepage, click the prominent yellow “Register” button.
Then select your citizenship status from the given options i.e. South African citizen, permanent resident, refugee.
Enter your ID number.
Specify the type of your ID document. (ID document or temporary ID).
Confirm your ID number.
Choose a title for yourself (Mr, Mrs, Miss).
Enter your surname.
Enter your full name.
Enter your email address.
Create your password.
Confirm your password.
Enter your cellphone number.
After you click “Submit”, you‘ll receive a One-Time-Pin (OTP) on your provided cellphone number. Enter the OTP in the required area to complete your registration.

Use the username and password you used for registration to log in to your SASSA account.
Click “Apply for a grant”.
Select the type of grant you want to apply for.
Fill out the grant application form by entering the required information.
Now print out your SASSA-generated affidavit and get it verified by an oath commissioner. Attack your signed bank payment form with the affidavit.
Upload all the supporting documents in PDF format. Keep in mind that these documents must be original or certified copies.
Click on “Submit” to complete the SASSA application process. You’ll now have to wait for a written notification from SASSA telling you about your grant approval.

Applying for SASSA R350 Grant Application in Person

If you prefer a more personal touch or face any digital accessibility challenges, SASSA provides you the option to apply for grants in person, making sure that the application process is accessible to all. This method enables individuals to seek assistance directly from SASSA offices or its affiliated institutions. You will need to follow these steps to submit your SASSA R350 Grant Application in person:

First, visit your nearest SASSA office and fill in an application form. You need to fill out the form in the presence of a SASSA officer who can help you if you face any problems while filling out the form.
Attach the required documents for SASSA R350 Grant Application and submit the form. These documents include

Your ID card or ID book.
Proof of your income.
If you’re living with a disability then your medical report/doctor’s note.
If you are applying on a child’s behalf then the child’s original birth certificates.
If you are applying for a foster child, then a court’s order granting foster status.
If you are married, then your spouse’s ID document, proof of marriage, marriage certificate, a sworn statement, divorce order, or death certificate of spouse.
Affidavit/statement describing the income and assets of you and your spouse (if you are married)
3 months’ bank statements of both partners, (if you are married)

Submit the application and keep the application receipt safe as it may be required in the future.
Wait for the approval notification by SASSA. It may take up to 3 weeks to 4 months. After the approval, you can select your preferred payment method.

Disadvantages

You will have to spend money on transport to reach the SASSA office.
You might need to visit the SASSA office multiple times.
You can forget your important documentation at home.

Types of SASSA Grants You Can Apply For

Types of Grants — Types of Sassa Grant Application

Following the above-given methods, you can apply for any of these SASSA grants:

Grant for older persons.
Disability grant.
War veteran’s grant.
Care dependency grant.
Foster child grant.
Child support grant.
Child support grant Top-Up.
Grant-in-Aid.
Social Relief of Distress.
COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress.

Required Documents for SASSA Application

Each type of SASSA grant requires different documents. Each grant and its respective required documents are given below:

	Grant	Required Documents
1.	Care dependency grant	Your 13-digit ID card and the child’s birth certificate.A medical report that confirms the disability of the child.Proof of your marital status.Your salary slip, the previous three months’ bank statements, pension slips, and any proof of income.
2.	Child support grant	Your 13-digit ID card and birth certificate of the child.Proof of any received maintenance for the child.Proof of your earnings.Your marriage certificate. If you are divorced, the court order that proves you have custody of the child.If one or both parents are dead or missing, the death certificate of the deceased or proof that the parent is missing, e.g. a missing person’s report from the police.
3.	Disability grant	Your 13-digit ID card.A medical report and functional assessment report confirming your disability.Proof of marital status.Proof of residence.Proof of income or dividends.Proof of assets, including the municipal value of your property.Proof of private pension.Your bank statements for the past three months.Refugee status permit and 13-digit refugee ID card.Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) document (‘blue book’) or discharge certificate from your previous employer if you were employed.A copy of the will and the first and final liquidation and distribution accounts, if your spouse died within the last five years.
4.	Foster Child Grant	Your 13-digit ID card and the birth certificate of the child.If you are a refugee, your status permit and refugee ID card.Birth certificate/s of the child/ children, or their identity documents from their country of origin.Court order that placed the child in your care.Proof of your marital status.
5.	Grant In Aid	Your 13-digit ID card.Proof of your marital status and spouse’s identity.Medical report or assessment report that shows that you need full-time care.
6.	Old Age Grant	Your 13-digit ID card.Proof of your marital status.Proof of residence.Proof of your income.Proof of your assets.Proof of your private pension.Your bank statements for the previous three months.Proof of your Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) membership (‘blue book’) or discharge certificate from your previous employer.If your spouse died within the last five years, a copy of the will and the first and final liquidation and distribution accounts.
7.	Social relief of distress	Your 13-digit ID card and your children’s birth certificates. Proof that you:have applied for a grant. have had an emergency.have tried to get maintenance. have no other support. are married, divorced, or single. have no income. have a short-term medical disability.
8.	War veterans grant	Your 13-digit ID card.Proof of your war service.If you are under 60, a medical report stating that you cannot work.Proof of your marital status.Proof of unemployment.Proof of your investments.Your last three month’s bank statements.

Processing Time For SASSA Application

After you have submitted your application, SASSA will now take time to process your application. This application processing can take up to 3 months. The processing time depends upon various factors such as the type of grant you applied for, the completeness of your application, the verification process by SASSA, and the volume of applications submitted and being processed by SASSA at any given time.

During this period, you need to check your SASSA Status regularly to keep yourself updated about your SRD application. After processing your application, SASSA will inform you about the result. If your application is approved, you will be notified by SMS or Email. But If your application is rejected then, you will receive a written letter from SASSA stating the reason why your application was declined.

Choosing Payment Method

After your application is approved, you will get a notification via SMS or email. The next step is to choose your preferred payment method. SASSA provides the facility for the applicants to choose from a wide range of options for their preferred mode of payment. If you have a personal bank account, you need to change your banking details to receive your grant funds in your account.

But if you don’t have a bank account, you can still choose to get your payment through cash cash-send method. You can receive your payments through Checkers, Pick n Pay & Boxer stores, Shoprite, etc.

What to do when your application is not approved?

If your grant application is declined, you first need to file a Reapplication for R350 at SASSA. If you’re eligible for the SASSA grant, then most probably your application will be approved. If by misfortune your reconsideration application is rejected, then you can appeal to SASSA. SASSA will forward your appeal to ITSSA and after processing and verification, you will be informed of the result by SASSA in a written letter.

Helpful Tips

To make sure that your application has a high chance of being approved and takes less time to process, you should take care of the following things before you fill out your application online:

Make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria and Means test criteria for the SASSA grant you are applying for.
Make sure you have your South African ID card with you.
Make sure you have all of your documents and proof of your financial condition with you.
Make sure that you have an active Email.
Make sure that the phone number you’re gonna provide in your application is registered in your name. If your initial phone number is not in use, you should change your SASSA phone number.
Make sure that you provide all the correct information.
Double check your application and make sure it is error-free before submitting.
Inform SASSA immediately about changes in your financial conditions or contact details.

The SASSA online application system helps the South African government to streamline the process of providing financial aid to eligible persons. It reduces the paperwork and processing time and also makes the application process more accessible to a large number of people. By following the above-given guide, applicants can apply for the SASSA grants easily with increased chances of getting their SASSA application approved by SASSA.