Who qualifies for the SRD R370?

People aged 18 to 59 who live in South Africa, are on the Home Affairs database, have too little money to live on, and get no other grant, UIF or NSFAS money for themselves.

Can I get SRD if I get a child support grant for my children?

The rule is about adult grants paid for yourself. A child support grant is paid for your child, so it does not rule you out on its own.

Can students get SRD?

Not if you get an NSFAS stipend or other financial aid. Being a student is not on its own a reason you cannot apply.

Do I qualify for the SRD R370?

Updated 11 November 2026

You may qualify if you are 18 to 59, live in South Africa, are on the Home Affairs database and have too little money to live on. You must not get another adult grant, UIF or NSFAS money for yourself. SASSA checks your details again every month.

Which one is you?

I just turned 18

You can apply. Your ID number, names and surname must match Home Affairs exactly.

I am 60 or older

SRD is for people under 60. Look at the Older Person's Grant instead.

I am a student, or my NSFAS stopped

You can't get SRD while you get an NSFAS stipend or other study aid. Declined after NSFAS stopped? See NSFAS registered.

I get a child support grant for my children

That grant is for your child, not for you. On its own it does not stop you.

I get UIF, or I can claim it

Then you don't qualify while that is true. Declined for UIF? See UIF registered.

I have no bank account

You can still apply. You can be paid by a money transfer to a phone in your own name. See SRD payment methods.

The full list of rules

You are a South African citizen, permanent resident or refugee. Special permit holders (Angola, Lesotho, Zimbabwe) and asylum seekers with a valid section 22 permit can also apply.
You are on the Home Affairs database.
You are 18 or older, and younger than 60.
You live in South Africa.
You do not live in a place the government pays for, like a state care home.
You have too little money to live on. SASSA checks your bank accounts and other records.
You do not get another adult grant, UIF, or NSFAS or other study aid.
You have not turned down a fair job or study offer.

SASSA's SRD pages do not say the exact income limit, or if child grant money in your account counts as income.

How to apply

Apply online only, on srd.sassa.gov.za. You don't upload any papers.
Use a phone number you will keep. SASSA sends all news about your application to it.
New applicants must do a face scan before SASSA can approve them.
Step by step: how to apply for the SRD R370.

Still stuck?

The site says my application is already active
SASSA already has an application on your ID. It is usually your own older one. Application already active
I qualify, but I keep getting declined
Each declined month shows a reason on your status. Why was my SRD declined?
Which other grant can I get?
See every SASSA grant and who it is for. All SASSA grants

Sources

Booklet, leaflet and SRD website text checked 11 November 2026.

Disclaimer: We are not associated with SASSA in any way. We provide independent information to help you. For official info visit www.sassa.gov.za, call the toll-free line 0800 60 10 11 or email GrantEnquiries@sassa.gov.za.

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