In short, the answer to how long it take for a SASSA child support grant to be approved is 3 months (90 days).
In this article, we will answer the question of how long does it take for a SASSA Child Grant to be approved.
We will also look at other questions about the South African Social Security Agency child support grant and how to get its application approved.
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It will take 3 months for SASSA to approve a child support grant application after completing and submitting the SASSA Child Grant forms.
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) takes a maximum of 90 days to process an application for a Child Support Grant and after that, approve it.
After the three (3) month period, SASSA would process your child support grant application and make a decision to either approve or deny your application.
This is why it is very important to ensure that your application goes through by providing all required information and supporting documents when applying for a SASSA Child Scholarship.
We recommend reading How do I apply for a SASSA child support grant? For an easy step-by-step process to learn how to successfully apply for a child support grant.
Let’s now look at some frequently asked questions about the SASSA Child support Grant application.
Will SASSA approve my application for a child support grant?
Yes, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will approve your application for a SASSA child support grant. However, to get approved for the scholarship, you must fulfill all its requirements.
The child who will be the beneficiary must meet all requirements and the parent/guardian who is taking care of the child must also meet the requirements of the parent/guardian for a child support grant.
How do I know if my SASSA child support grant has been approved?
When SASSA approves your application for a SASSA child support grant, you will receive a letter from the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA).
You will then go to the office where you registered for the child grant with the receipt you were given when you applied for the grant.
Receipts serve as proof that you are indeed the person applying for a child support grant and the child in question.
How much will I get a child support grant from SASSA?
You will be paid R480 each month for the SASSA Child Support Grant. However, you will only get this money if your application is approved for the scholarship.
Will I be paid for SASSA child support every month?
Yes, you will get paid for your SASSA child support grant each month when SASSA pays all of your beneficiaries.
For this reason, you need to ensure that your payment method is available to receive your scholarship money.
If for any reason you did not receive your child support grant when you paid SASSA for that month, you should contact SASSA to inquire.
Again, you should also verify your payment method. For example, make sure you provide your correct bank details to SASSA.
Furthermore, SASSA will not pay your scholarship money if the payment method is not registered in your name.
You can use the following contact details to make personal inquiries about SASSA scholarships.
SASSA Toll Free: 0800 60 10 11
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.sassa.gov.za