How To Apply For Sassa R350 Grant

How To Apply For Sassa R350 Grant: Applying for the SASSA R350 Grant 2025

The SASSA R350 grant has been a thread of life for many South Africans struggling financially. If you find yourself in need of this quick financial assistance, it’s important to know the application process and how to apply for the SASSA R350 grant. To apply for SASSA R350 grant application, you must meet the following requirement,

In this section, we will provide a step-by-step guide to help you explore the submission method smoothly, ensuring that you have all the information you need to successfully apply for the grant and receive the support you deserve in 2025.

Sassa R350 Grants Submission Deadline for 2025

Since SASSA is a social intervention policy, it is always open for application and there is no closing date

Necessities Required To Register For R350 Grants in 2025

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

• You must reside in South Africa
• You must meet any 1 of these criteria:
  • You must be a South African Citizen
  • You must be a Refugee in South Africa
  • You must be an Asylum Seeker in South Africa with a valid Section 22 permit or visa
  • You must be a Special Permit Holder in South Africa (under the Special Angolan Dispensation, the Lesotho Exemption Permit Dispensation, or the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit Dispensation)
• You must be between 18 and 60 years old
• You must meet the means test, with an income of R624 or less per month
• You must be unemployed and NOT be receiving financial support from any other source
• You must have insufficient financial means to support yourself
• You must NOT be receiving any other social grants for yourself
• You must NOT be contributing towards or eligible for UIF payment
• You must NOT unreasonably refuse to accept employment or educational opportunities
• You must NOT be receiving a stipend from NSFAS (National Student Financial Aid Scheme)

Read Also: How Do You Apply SRD Sassa 350?

How To Apply For South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) R350 Grant in 2025

With your mobile phone, computer, or laptop connected to the internet, applicants can follow these 6 simple steps to apply for the SRD Grant

STEP 1: SELECT AN APPLICATION METHOD

Applications for the SRD Grant can be submitted via WhatsApp, the SRD Website, or via the SASSA Chatbot. You should only apply via one method – submitting more than one application will not speed up the process it may slow down your application.

Please read how to apply each of these methods:

WhatsApp:

• 1) Send a message via WhatsApp to 082 046 8553
• 2) Provide your details
• 3) You will receive a Reference number, an OTP, and a link to click
• 4) Click on the provided link, fill in your OTP and verify your account
• 5) Fill in your surname and ID number
• 6) Confirm the personal details that you provided via the WhatsApp chat

SRD Website:

• 1) In your internet browser, visit the SRD Website (if you are a Refugee, Asylum Seeker, or Special Permit Holders, find out how to apply here)
• 2) Fill in your mobile number and ID number and click “send SMS”
• 3) You will receive a 6-digit OTP via SMS
• 4) Insert the OTP number on the SRD website and click “verify pin”

SASSA Chatbot:

• 1) In your internet browser, visit theSASSA Website
• 2) Click on the SRD R350 Grant assistance chatbox (the orange box on the side of the screen)
• 3) Fill in your ID number and mobile number
• 4) On the chat, choose the option to apply for the SRD R350 grant
• 5) Click on the SRD website link provided by the SASSA Chatbot
• 6) Follow the SRD website steps

How To Monitor Your R350 Grants Application Status

If you have submitted your application for the SRD Grant and would like to find out the status, you can check your application status in either of these ways:

• On the SRD grants website check your SRD Status here
• Send a WhatsApp message to 082 046 8553
• Call the Toll Free Call Centre on 0800 60 10 11

Read Also: SASSA SRD Check Status Online 2025

SASSA Srd Grant Status Terms

Here is an explanation of what your SRD grant application status means:

• Application complete:

this means you have completed the reapplication process and your SRD grant will be verified each month. Check your verification and payment status each month on the SRD website.

• Bank details pending:

this means the application or reapplication was received, but no banking details or preferences were received. Applicants should submit their banking details via the SRD website (see above, step 4 of the application process).

• Reapplication pending:

this means a reapplication has not been received. Applicants should submit their application (see above, for how to apply).

• Period Pending:

this means the reapplication was successfully received and verification of the application for the period is pending. Applicants should check their application status later in the month (see above, how to check your application status).

• Period Approved:

this means the application was approved for the period. Applicants should check the payday for details on when to expect their money.

• Period Declined:

this means the application was declined for the period, as well as the reason why it was declined. Applicants should submit a request for reconsideration (see below, for how to apply for reconsideration).

• Canceled:

this means the grant has been canceled. Applicants may reinstate their grant on the SRD website (find out how to reinstate your SRD grant application here).

Applying for the R350 Grant can provide much-needed assistance during difficult times. By following the outlined steps in this guide, you can ensure a smooth and successful application process. Remember to provide accurate information and keep track of your application status for updates. For more information, please visit SASSA Grants College’s official website.

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