SASSA Eligibility Criteria 2024

Understanding the eligibility criteria for SASSA grants is crucial for those seeking support for themselves or their families. Each grant type has specific requirements.

If you meet the eligibility criteria for any of the grants mentioned, take the next step and apply for financial assistance to secure your well-being or that of your family.

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Eligibility Criteria for SRD R370 Grant

Below are the eligibility requirements for the SRD R370 grant to help you determine whether you are eligible:

  1. Age Limit: 18 to 60 years.
  2. Income Criteria: The SRD R370 Grant does not require a traditional Means Test. However, applicants must provide proof of insufficient means to qualify. SASSA verifies this through bank account screening and other data sources to ensure the applicant has no other income or financial support.
  3. What You Need to Apply:
    • 13-digit barcoded ID, smart ID card, or asylum seeker’s permit.
    • Contact details for communication.

Other Grants Eligibility Requirements

Below are the eligibility requirements for the disability, older person, war veterans, in-aid, foster child, and child support grants to help you determine whether you are eligible:

Grant for Older Persons

  1. Age Limit: 60 years or older.
  2. Income Criteria: Applicant and spouse must pass the Means Test.
  3. What You Need to Apply:
    • 13-digit barcoded ID or smart ID card.
    • Proof of residency and income details (for the Means Test).

Disability Grant

  1. Age Limit: 18 to 59 years.
  2. Income Criteria: Applicant and spouse must pass the Means Test.
  3. What You Need to Apply:
    • Medical assessment or referral form confirming disability.
    • 13-digit barcoded ID or smart ID card.

War Veteran’s Grant

  1. Age Limit: 60 years or older, or disabled.
  2. Income Criteria: Applicant and spouse must pass the Means Test.
  3. What You Need to Apply:
    • Proof of service in the Second World War or Korean War.
    • 13-digit barcoded ID or smart ID card.

Grant-in-Aid

  1. Age Limit: Not applicable (must already receive an Older Persons, Disability, or War Veteran’s grant).
  2. Income Criteria: Not applicable (dependent on the primary grant).
  3. What You Need to Apply:
    • Proof of requiring regular attendance by another person.
    • Medical assessment confirming the need for care.

Foster Child Grant

  1. Age Limit: Child under 18 years.
  2. Income Criteria: Not applicable (based on court-ordered foster care status).
  3. What You Need to Apply:
    • Court order confirming foster care.
    • Birth certificate of the child and caregiver’s ID.

Care Dependency Grant

  1. Age Limit: Child under 18 years.
  2. Income Criteria: Applicant and spouse must pass the Means Test (not applicable for foster parents).
  3. What You Need to Apply:
    • Medical assessment confirming disability.
    • Birth certificate of the child and caregiver’s ID.

Child Support Grant

  1. Age Limit: Child under 18 years.
  2. Income Criteria: Applicant and spouse must pass the Means Test.
  3. What You Need to Apply:
    • Birth certificate of the child.
    • Caregiver’s 13-digit barcoded ID or smart ID card.

Child Support Grant Top-Up

  1. Age Limit: Child under 18 years.
  2. Income Criteria: Applicant and spouse must pass the Means Test.
  3. What You Need to Apply:
    • Proof of relationship to the child (e.g., grandparent or sibling).
    • Death certificates of the parents, if applicable.
Understanding the eligibility requirements for SASSA grants is essential to ensure that individuals and families in need receive the support they qualify for. Each grant type has specific criteria regarding age, income, and necessary documentation, tailored to address various social and financial challenges faced by South Africans.