At What Age Does Sassa Child Grant End?

At What Age Does Sassa Child Grant End? SASSA for 18-year-old

If you’re a parent or caregiver who relies on the SASSA Child Grant, knowing the age limit and criteria associated with the grant is important. One of the programs provided by SASSA is the Child Grant, aimed at assisting families in meeting the basic needs of their children.

The child support grant is not meant for a luxurious life or to replace other income but is intended to bridge the gap in the cost of living and look after the child.

In this post, we will look at what age the SASSA Child Grant ends, ensuring you have the necessary information to plan for your child’s future.

Knowing the Age Limit for the SASSA Child Grant

“SASSA would like to remind child support grant beneficiaries that the grant lapses when the child is 18 years old. Some beneficiaries become confused and do not understand when the payment is suddenly stopped during that period.

Beneficiaries must note that the child support grant can also stop if the child has passed on, and is no longer in the custody of the caregiver if the caregiver does not claim the child support grant for three consecutive months and when the living condition improves and becomes above the threshold. According to the Social Assistance Act, it is required that beneficiaries must report any changes in living standards to ensure that the grant is reviewed immediately.

Social grant recipients must be aware that the child support grant is aimed at lower-income households, to assist parents in providing the basic needs of their children. The child support grant is not meant for a luxurious life or to replace other income but is intended to bridge the gap in the cost of living and look after the child.

Society is reminded that nobody is allowed to receive child support grants for more than six children who are not biological or legally adopted children. SASSA would like to encourage the communities to report all beneficiaries who misuse the child support grant at the nearest local offices”/ SASSA for 18-year-old

How Much Does Sassa Pay Per Child?

The amount changes every year, but the child support grant is currently R500 per month per child. You will get R530 a month per child. (Top-up R530 + R260)

Who can apply for the Child grant?

To apply for the SASSA Child Support Grant, you must meet the criteria to apply (note that these criteria are subject to change). The criteria are as follows:

You must be a South African Citizen, a Permanent Resident or a Refugee
You and the child must both reside in South Africa
You must be the primary caregiver of the child (you may be the parent, grandparent, or anyone over 16 years old who is the main person responsible for caring for the child)
You must NOT be receiving any payment to care for the child
The child must be under 18 years old
The child must be attending school if they are of school-going age
The child must NOT be receiving care in a state institution
You and your spouse must meet the requirements of the means test

Step By Step Guide To Apply For a Child Grant in 2025

If you are applying for a Care Dependency Grant, Child Support Grant, Foster Child Grant, Disability Grant, Older Persons Grant, or Grant-In-Aid, follow these steps:

Visit the SASSA services website on any device with internet connectivity (cellphone, tablet, laptop, desktop computer).
Register as a new user on the SASSA services website, by clicking the yellow “Register” button on the home page.
Log in to the SASSA services website using your username and password.
Click on “Apply for a Grant” and then select the type of grant you wish to apply for.
Fill in the grant application form by providing all the required information.
Print the SASSA-generated affidavit and have it certified by a commissioner of oaths. Print, sign, and submit the Bank Payment Form with your affidavit.
Upload the following certified supporting documents in PDF format: SASSA for 18-year-old

SASSA Contact Details

For any further queries, please contact SASSA directly:
Contact the SASSA Toll-Free Call centre on 0800 60 10 11
Contact the SASSA Head Office on 012 400 2322
Email SASSA Head Office at: Grantsenquiries@sassa.gov.za
Contact details of SASSA offices across the country: SASSA contact details

The SASSA Child Support Grant provides valuable financial assistance to families for the care and well-being of their children. As of the latest information, SASSA pays a fixed monthly amount of RXXX per child through the grant. Eligible caregivers can apply by meeting the specific criteria and providing the required documentation. For more information, please visit SASSA Grants College’s official website.

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