Apply For Sassa Child Support Grant Application 2023

Sassa Child Support Grant Application: Making an application for a SASSA child support grant will make your life a lot easier. You don’t have to look for financial assistance or apply for any bursaries at Universities. It will take only minutes before you can see your money reaching your bank account. You need not go through a tedious process of filling out forms, and applications or submitting them. There are no complicated procedures that need to be followed for making an application for this grant.

The application process for the Sassa Grant is as follows:

The following is a comprehensive guide to the Sassa Child Support Grant.

Child Support Grant Eligibility Criteria

Criteria for eligibility (as an applicant):

• There must be a direct relationship between the applicant and the child, such as a parent, grandparent, or guardian, or the child must be sixteen years of age or older.
• Citizenship of South African society or permanent residency in the country is required
• The caretaker cannot get a grant for more than six children. (This does not apply to biological or legally adopted children.)
• If you are a single parent or guardian, your annual income should not exceed R52 800, while if you are married, your earnings (combined with your spouse) should not exceed R105 600.

Also Check: Sassa Status Check

Child eligibility criteria:

For the grant to be awarded, the child must meet the following requirements:

•  It is recommended that the child is under 17 years of age.
• Children should live with their guardians or caretakers, and the state should not provide any care.
• To gain an income, both the guardian and the child must reside in South Africa.

In the event that you are only the child’s caretaker, written permission is required from the child’s parent or legal guardian.

The Sassa child grant application process and what documents are required

As you apply, you will need to present proof of identity at the nearest Social Security Agency (Sassa) office or another outlet of a regional office. In order to apply, Sassa application forms are available at all offices and can be downloaded from their website. The only applicant or Sassa officer has the right to fulfill the application form. A receipt after filling out the form was handed over to you. It is important to keep the receipt safe as it is the only proof of your application for the grant that you applied for.

For applying for a child support grant, you also need some documents, including:

• Document proving your identity (barcoded with 13 digits)
• A copy of your spouse’s ID (if you’re married or if you have one)
• Document proving the child’s birth
• If the child receives any other grants or maintenance, please provide details of those grants or maintenance.
• Proof of income and assets (such as a bank statement, salary statement, pension document, etc.)
• If you don’t have a job or income source, you can claim unemployment insurance (UIF).
• Certificate of marriage (if any)
• When you have custody of the child (in the event of a separation or divorce), you will need a court order.
• The death certificate of your parents (if any)
• In the event that one or both parents are absent, the certificate or proof must be provided.

Applicants without a birth certificate or ID must meet the following requirements in order to apply for a Sassa child grant:

If you don’t have the birth certificate or identity document of your child, you can use what’s known as an affidavit to apply for the Sassa child grant. Apply for documentation from our offices or download the form. We’ll process your application and send you the necessary documents for your child’s birth in due course.

There are many issues that are required to apply for a Sassa ID. One of them is to have a valid identity document and ideally, this should be one’s passport. Even if you intend on applying under the age and were born in Africa, the relevant documents are still required. These include a birth certificate, and it must be in good condition and current. An ID number and password are also required by law to be given to you by the issuing authority. Another thing required is a bank account number where the fee will be paid once received in person or via post office delivery service.

When and how will you be paid?

There are various means to collect the grant money from Sassa. If you are unable to collect your money yourself. You also have the right to give power of attorney to someone who can collect the money on your behalf. You can get paid for your child’s grant through stipulated monthly payment arrangements and direct deposit with bank accounts owned by relatives or friends.

• Cash payment (Any payment point can be used to collect the cash)
• An electronic bank deposit can be made into your bank account or post office account.
• Institute for Grant Administration

Sassa Child Grant amount:

Every year, the number of grants changes, but this year, it is R480 per child per month.

Reasons for grant review and suspension:

Sasco and Sassa are very clear about what terms of service you must meet, and sometimes they might require you to check in with them. They will explain everything clearly to you so there are no surprises down the line. As a parent, it’s easy to get confused with all the paperwork Sassa requires; so if you need help, don’t hesitate to ask.

Unfortunately, there is no easy way to avoid the grant suspension. You will have to cooperate with Sassa in case your grant is going to be reviewed or checked. The grant also gets suspended in case of fraud or fraudulent activities.

The parent or legal guardian who is eligible for the ABA is required to file an annual application for a grant with the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). If you fail to cooperate with DCFS when it reviews your annual grant application, your application will be denied. The grant is also affected if any change occurs in your medical or financial situation or if some mistake/error occurs while applying for the grant.

 The reason for the grant’s expiration

Due to the following reasons, child support grants will be stopped:

• If a child has died
• Grant stops in the last month before the child turns 18 years old.
• In the event that the child is not present in the country
• A child who receives care from a state institute
• Three consecutive months without taking the caretaker’s grant

 If the grant is not approved, what should I do?

If you’ve been rejected and appeal the decision, you must do so within 30 days of being notified that the grant is being denied. You might also be asked to send in some additional information regarding your application, like a business plan or updated financial accounts. Here are some tips on how to increase your chances of appeal success.

If you wish to cancel your grant, what should you do?

The following documents must be submitted to the nearest Sassa branch office if the parents wish to cancel their child’s grant.

• Letter of appointment
• (Last three months’ bank statement)
• Birth certificate for a child
• Parental ID document

Grant for extended child support

Final Words

Why do you need a child support grant? In South Africa as well as in any other country, there are very high costs involved with taking care of your child. This includes school fees, doctor visits, and sometimes even the cost of food at home. That is why there are many people who are trying hard to get a good amount of money from their government so they don’t have to worry about the costs that come with having a child.