SASSA Grant Application Toolkit

Everything you need to apply for a SASSA social grant. See which forms you need, fill them online, and download your completed PDFs — ready to submit.

Which grant are you applying for?

Select your grant type to see the forms you need.

How It Works

1

Select your grant

Choose your grant type above to see the forms you need.

2

Fill the forms online

Fill each form with guided fields and validation. Download each as a completed PDF.

3

Download all PDFs

Get your completed affidavit, declaration, and bank consent as print-ready PDFs.

4

Visit SASSA

Take your printed forms and supporting documents to your nearest SASSA office.

Eligibility Quick Reference

Old Age Grant

R2,400/mo
Age
60 years or older
Income limit
Income below R8 990/month (single) or R17 980/month (married)
Asset limit
Assets below R1 524 600 (single) or R3 049 200 (married)

South African citizen or permanent resident. Not in a state-funded institution.

Disability Grant

R2,400/mo
Age
18 to 59 years old
Income limit
Income below R8 990/month (single) or R17 980/month (married)
Asset limit
Assets below R1 524 600 (single) or R3 049 200 (married)
Additional
Disability must be confirmed by a SASSA-appointed medical practitionerTemporary grants are reviewed every 6-12 months

South African citizen or permanent resident. Not in a state-funded institution.

Child Support Grant

R580/mo
Age
Child must be under 18 years old
Income limit
Income below R5 600/month (single) or R11 200/month (married)

South African citizen or permanent resident. Not in a state-funded institution.

Care Dependency Grant

R2,400/mo
Age
Child must be under 18 years old
Income limit
Income below R8 990/month (single) or R17 980/month (married)
Asset limit
Assets below R1 524 600 (single) or R3 049 200 (married)
Additional
Child must have a severe disability requiring full-time careMedical assessment by a SASSA-appointed doctor is required

South African citizen or permanent resident. Not in a state-funded institution.

Grant-in-Aid

R580/mo
Age
Must already receive an Old Age Grant, Disability Grant, or War Veteran's Grant
Additional
Must require full-time attendance by another person due to physical or mental conditionThis is an additional grant on top of your existing grant

South African citizen or permanent resident. Not in a state-funded institution.

Foster Child Grant

R1,290/mo
Age
Child must be under 18 years old
Additional
Must have a valid court order placing the child in your careMust be a South African citizen, permanent resident, or refugeeThe child must not already be cared for in a state institution

South African citizen or permanent resident. Not in a state-funded institution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need all 3 forms?

Yes. Every SASSA grant application requires the sworn affidavit for your grant type, the declaration by applicant, and the bank consent form. All three must be submitted together at your nearest SASSA office.

Is this service free?

Yes, FillMeIn is 100% free. We do not charge for filling or downloading any forms. SASSA also does not charge any fees to apply for a grant.

Is my data safe?

Everything stays on your device. We do not store, upload, or transmit any of your personal information. Your data never leaves your phone or computer.

Where do I submit my application?

Take your completed forms and supporting documents to your nearest SASSA office. You can find your nearest office at sassa.gov.za or call the SASSA toll-free number 0800 60 10 11.

How long does processing take?

SASSA aims to process applications within 30 to 90 days, depending on the grant type. Disability grants may take longer due to the medical assessment requirement. You will receive an SMS notification of the outcome.

FillMeIn is not affiliated with SASSA or any government department. Grant amounts and eligibility criteria are based on publicly available information and may change. Always confirm details at your nearest SASSA office or call 0800 60 10 11.