Can I Receive the SASSA SRD Grant and NSFAS at the Same Time?

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The SASSA SRD grant, also known as the R350 Social Relief of Distress grant, provides financial assistance to jobless individuals without any other source of income. On the other hand, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) offers support to South African students from low-income backgrounds to pursue tertiary education at public higher education institutions. Let’s explore how these two programs are related and discuss the eligibility criteria for receiving both.

Can You Receive the SASSA SRD Grant and NSFAS Funding Simultaneously?

If you are currently receiving the SASSA SRD grant and wondering if you can also receive NSFAS funding, the answer is no. It is not possible to receive funding from both the SRD grant and NSFAS simultaneously. Here’s why:

  1. Eligibility Conflict: If you have already received the R350 SRD grant and have also been approved for NSFAS funding, you will become ineligible for the SRD grant. This is because NSFAS funding is considered as having another grant or source of financial assistance, which disqualifies you from receiving the SRD grant.
  2. Monthly Reviews: SASSA conducts monthly reviews to determine the eligibility of SRD grant recipients. During these reviews, if it is found that you have received NSFAS approval or any other SASSA grants besides the R350 grant, your SRD grant will be terminated. The SASSA grant status will be updated to indicate that you have another grant, typically stating “NSFAS registered.”
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Applying for NSFAS Funding if You Receive the SASSA SRD Grant

Although you cannot receive both the SRD grant and NSFAS funding simultaneously, you can still apply for NSFAS funding if you are currently receiving the SRD grant. Here’s what you need to know:

  1. NSFAS Bursary Program: If you are a recipient of the R350 SRD grant, you can apply for an NSFAS bursary. The good news is that being an SRD grant recipient does not disqualify you from applying for an NSFAS bursary as long as you meet the necessary requirements.
  2. Termination of SRD Grant: Once your NSFAS application is approved, your eligibility for the SRD grant will cease. SASSA conducts monthly reviews, and when they discover that you have another grant (i.e., NSFAS), your SRD grant payments will stop, and your SASSA grant status will reflect that you are “NSFAS registered.”
  3. No Simultaneous Payments: It is important to note that you cannot receive both NSFAS funding and SRD grant payments simultaneously. Once you are approved for NSFAS funding, the SRD grant payments will be terminated.
  4. Other SASSA Grants: If you receive any other SASSA grants besides the R350 grant, you will automatically be eligible for NSFAS funding. Therefore, if you come from a low-income family, you can still receive financial assistance through NSFAS to pursue tertiary education at public universities or colleges.

Conclusion

If you are currently receiving the SASSA SRD grant, you can still apply for NSFAS funding. However, if your NSFAS application is approved, you will no longer be eligible to receive the SRD grant. Make sure to review the specific requirements for other grants offered by NSFAS before submitting your application. Remember that the processing time for NSFAS applications can vary, so it’s important to apply in a timely manner.

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