SASSA Online Application 2023 | Apply Now

Last updated on February 14th, 2023 at 08:00 pm

The South African Social Security Agency has opened the SASSA online application. Interested individuals who want to apply for SASSA grants can begin their SASSA application online.

So, if you want to know how the process of SASSA online application works, then you’re on the right page.

In this article, we’re going to show you all about the online application for SASSA, the various SASSA grants you can apply for online, etc.

We’ll also answer the most frequently asked questions about Sassa online application.

Without wasting much time, let’s get straight to the topics.

SASSA Online Application

Application for SASSA is now available online for some of the South African Social Security Agency grants. People who are seeking SASSA grants can now apply online to submit their applications for the SASSA grants.

So, you can now spare yourself from traveling to SASSA registration centers for the SASSA application.

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is in charge of social grant applications. Again, they are in charge of distributing the grant money to all applicants who will be approved for any of the social grants.

The social grants are;

1. Child Support Grant
2. War Veteran’s Grant
3. Older Person’s Grant (old age pension)
4. Foster Child Grant
5. Disability Grant
6. Grant In Aid (if you live on a social grant but also need someone to take care of you)
7. Care Dependency Grant

You can apply online for SASSA Grants.

These are the current social grants that you can apply to depend on your current situation because you’ll have to meet the requirements of the grant you decide to apply to.

SASSA R350 Grant Online Application

Also, the South African Social Security Agency; SASSA Social Relief of Distress (SRD) R350 Grant is open for you to apply online.

This grant is a temporary grant and serves as a relief for the Covid-19 pandemic, hence its name Covid-19 SRD R350 Grant.

When you proceed to do the SASSA online application for the R350 grant and you’re approved, you’ll be paid R350 per month.

We do recommend that you read SASSA R350 Grant Application Online to apply successfully.

SASSA Online Application For Old Age Pension

The Old Person’s Grant, also known as the Pension’s Grant is open for online application. You can begin to process your application online.

Again, this grant is for older persons 60 years and above. Usually, the SASSA Old Person’s Grant goes with the Grant In Aid because most older people need somebody to take care of them.

Nonetheless, you can apply for the grant if you have people taking care of you already.

You should go here SASSA Old Persons Grant Online Application for the application guide and how to apply successfully.

Track SASSA Online Application

After applying for SASSA grant online, it is advisable to track the progress of your grant application.

Tracking your application will help you to see the progress of the application. You will get to know the stage of your application.

For example, When SASSA is verifying your banking details, or verifying your personal information from the Department of Home Affairs to make sure you qualify for the grant.

You need to read How To Track SASSA Grant Application for an easy guide on how you can track your SASSA online application.

Documents For SASSA Online Application

You will need to provide some required documents when applying for SASSA grants online. Each of the SASSA grants comes with its own requirements and you’re expected to meet all the requirements of the grant you choose to apply to

I recommend you read What Documents Do I Need To Apply For SASSA? for detailed information on the documents you’ll need to provide for each of the SASSA grants.

Check SASSA Online Application Status

More also, after you have applied for SASSA grants, it is advisable to get to know your status. The status of your SASSA online application will help you to know if your application is approved or declined.

To check your online application for SASSA, you should go here How Do I Check My SASSA Status? for the step-by-step guide.

We should now look at some of the frequently asked questions (FAQ) about the SASSA online application.

Can You Apply For SASSA Online?

Yes, you can apply for SASSA online. Lots of people still don’t know that they can submit their applications for SASSA grants online.

That is why we have explained and given the how-to guide in this article Can I Apply For SASSA Online? for you to get an in-depth understanding of it.

Do I Have To Reapply For The R350 Grant?

There are conditions regarding SASSA reapplication. If your previous application for the grant was not approved, then you’ll have to apply again the next month.

To reapply apply, read the guide How To Reapply For SASSA Grant for more information and how to apply again.

However, if you’re approved for the grant, you will not need to reapply.

“SASSA verifies your application every month to decide on your grant status and you can be declined from the grant if you do not meet the qualification requirements.”

This is why it’s important to check your SASSA application status each month.

For your personal inquiry about the SASSA online application, you can go to www.services.sassa.gov.za

I do hope this article on the application for SASSA online was helpful.

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