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eligibility centre
Your circumstances determine which grants you can access. Select your situation below for a personalised eligibility breakdown.
11
Situation Guides
Unemployed
Most Common
R624/mo
Income Threshold
8 Available
Grant Types
SASSA Options for Unemployed South Africans
If you are unemployed and have no income, find out which SASSA grants you can apply for.
Pension and Older Person Grant Eligibility Guide
Detailed breakdown of qualifying for South Africa's older person pension grant.
Disability Grant Eligibility and Medical Vetting Guide
Complete guide for disabled South Africans seeking financial assistance.
Can I Get a SASSA Grant if I Receive UIF?
Understand how UIF payments affect your SASSA grant eligibility and what to do if you are declined.
SASSA Options for Unemployed South Africans
If you are unemployed and have no income, find out which SASSA grants you can apply for.
Can Students Get SASSA Grants?
Find out if tertiary or secondary school students are eligible for SASSA social grants.
Pension and Older Person Grant Eligibility Guide
Detailed breakdown of qualifying for South Africa's older person pension grant.
Disability Grant Eligibility and Medical Vetting Guide
Complete guide for disabled South Africans seeking financial assistance.
Can I Get a SASSA Grant if I Receive UIF?
Understand how UIF payments affect your SASSA grant eligibility and what to do if you are declined.
SASSA Grant Eligibility for NSFAS-Funded Students
Find out if you qualify for SASSA grants while receiving NSFAS funding or after your studies end.
SASSA Grants Without a Bank Account: Cash Collection Guide
Complete guide on how to receive your SASSA grant if you do not have a personal bank account.
SASSA Grants for Caregivers — Grant-in-Aid, Child Support & More
Complete guide for caregivers in South Africa. Learn about the Grant-in-Aid, Child Support Grant, and other SASSA grants available to those caring for children, the elderly, or disabled family members.
Can Foster Parents Get SASSA Grants? Foster Child Grant Guide
Complete guide for foster parents applying for the SASSA Foster Child Grant. Learn about the R1,300 monthly grant, court orders, application process, and eligibility requirements.
SASSA Grants for Self-Employed and Informal Workers
Learn how self-employment and informal income affects SASSA grant eligibility. How the means test works for small business owners, freelancers, and gig economy workers.
Can I Get a SASSA Grant if I Already Receive a Pension?
Understand how private or government pensions affect SASSA grant eligibility. Learn about the means test, income thresholds, and how to qualify for additional grants while receiving a pension.
Hidden bank deposits
Any deposit over R624 can flag you as having income. Check your statements.
UIF on old database
Even old UIF records can trigger a decline. Get a UI-19 termination letter.
Overlooking Grant-in-Aid
If you care for a grant recipient 24/7, you may qualify for an extra R580/month.
For most grants, single applicants must earn below R112,200 per year. For the SRD R370 grant, your monthly bank inflows must stay under R624.
You may still qualify if your earnings fall below the means test threshold. Casual or gig economy income under R624/month generally won't disqualify you from the SRD grant.
Yes. Active UIF payments above R624/month or any NSFAS funding will disqualify you from the SRD R370 grant. We have specific guides for both scenarios.
You must report changes in income, employment, or household composition to SASSA. Failure to do so can result in overpayment recovery or cancellation of your grant.
Not sure which situation fits you?
Browse all grants or check the SRD R370 guide