{"id":22794,"date":"2020-08-03T07:07:55","date_gmt":"2020-08-03T07:07:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forms24.co.za\/data\/?page_id=39"},"modified":"2020-08-03T07:07:55","modified_gmt":"2020-08-03T07:07:55","slug":"how-can-i-pay-my-sss-contribution","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/how-can-i-pay-my-sss-contribution\/","title":{"rendered":"How can I pay my SSS contribution?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"advads-atf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-2972683765\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads atf -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"8381596201\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div><p>If you are a business owner, professional, OFW or a voluntary contributor, you are very well aware of the hassle of paying for your Social Security System (SSS) contributions.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Because if you were an employee before, you didn\u2019t really have to think about all that because your employer took care of remitting your contributions for you by deducting it from your salary.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>But now that you are considered by the SSS as an individually-paying member (self-employed, voluntary, non-working spouse, and OFW),&nbsp;<strong>you have to make the payments yourself<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">List of Payment Facilities for SSS Transactions<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>As of this writing, the only means to pay for your SSS contributions are the following. (Taken from the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SSSPh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSS Facebook Page<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. SSS Tellering Branches (120+ branches to date)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.taxumo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SSS-PaymentOptions-Branches-FB-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"sss payment branches\" class=\"wp-image-4912\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Partner Banks (Over-The-Counter)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.taxumo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SSS-PaymentOptions-PartnerBanks-FB-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"sss payment centers banks\" class=\"wp-image-4915\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Asia United Bank* (AUB)<\/li><li>Bank of Commerce* (BOC)<\/li><li>Bank One Savings Bank<\/li><li>First Isabela Cooperative Bank (FICO Bank)<\/li><li>Partner Rural Bank<\/li><li>Philippine Business Bank (PBB)<\/li><li>PNB Savings Bank*<\/li><li>Rural Bank of Lanuza*<\/li><li>Union Bank of the Philippines* (UBP)<\/li><li>United Coconut Planters Bank (UCPB)<\/li><li>Wealth Bank*<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p><em>*Also accepts PESO Fund, various loans and miscellaneous payments<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Non-Bank Collecting Partners<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.taxumo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SSS-PaymentOptions-IBandOTC-FB.png\" alt=\"sss payment centers non banks\" class=\"wp-image-4913\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p><strong>OVER-THE-COUNTER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>CIS Bayad Center, Inc. (CBCI)<\/li><li>Electronic Commerce Payments, Inc. (ECPay)<\/li><li>SM Mart, Inc.*<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p><strong>MOBILE FACILITY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>CIS Bayad Center, Inc. (CBCI)<\/li><li>G-Xchange, Inc. (GCash)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p>*For loan payments, SM only accepts individual loan accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Abroad Over-The-Counter (for OFWs)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.taxumo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SSS-PaymentOptions-OFW-FB-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"sss payment centers for ofws\" class=\"wp-image-4914\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Asia United Bank (AUB)<\/li><li>Bank of Commerce (BOC)<\/li><li>Philippine National Bank<\/li><li>iRemit, Inc.<\/li><li>Pinoy Express Hatid Padala Services, Inc.<\/li><li>Sky Freight Forwarders, Inc.<\/li><li>Ventaja International Corporation (VIC)<\/li><li>LMI Express Delivery, Inc.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p>(To get the latest and most updated payment channels, feel free to visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SSSPh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSS Facebook page<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>It is very important to note, however, that you need to get a Payment Reference Number (PRN) first before you pay at any of the payment channels mentioned above.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is a PRN and why do I need to get that to pay any SSS transaction?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<strong>Payment Reference Number or PRN<\/strong>&nbsp;is simply a system-generated number that the SSS provides and that members use as reference whenever they pay for their contribution.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>This is a requirement by the SSS as part of its Real-Time Processing of Contributions (RTPC) program \u2014 which ensures that contributions being paid by its members are posted immediately to their records and allows members to avail of their benefits as SSS members without delay.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to generate a Payment Reference Number (PRN) the old way<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Before, to get generate this PRN, members would either have to:<\/p><div class=\"advads-content\" id=\"advads-1838818172\"><div style=\"width: 300px; padding: 20px; margin: 0 auto; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px; background-color: #f9f9f9; text-align: center; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\r\n    <p style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Need Information or Confused about Something ? <\/p>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/onlineapplications.co.za\/ask\/\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; background-color: #007BFF; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; transition: background-color 0.3s;\">Ask a Question<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"advads-btf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-2244143943\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads btf -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"5513273173\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Go to the SSS website (you have to register first)<\/li><li>Visit one of their branches<\/li><li>Call the SSS helpline at&nbsp;<strong>920-6446 to 55<\/strong>&nbsp;(Mondays to Fridays only) or<\/li><li>Email them at&nbsp;<strong>PRNHelpline@sss.gov.ph<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n<div class=\"advads-cpc\" id=\"advads-181614487\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Sponsored Guide<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Complete Guide to NSFAS Online Loan Application for South African Students (2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are a South African student looking to pursue higher education but are facing financial difficulties, the <strong>National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)<\/strong> is one of the most accessible funding options available. NSFAS provides financial aid in the form of <strong>bursaries and loans<\/strong> to qualifying students at public universities and TVET colleges in South Africa.<\/p>\n<p>This guide will walk you through <strong>everything you need to know about the NSFAS loan application process<\/strong>, from eligibility requirements to application steps and frequently asked questions.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udccc What is NSFAS?<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)<\/strong> is a government-funded financial aid scheme aimed at helping students from low- and middle-income households to access tertiary education without the burden of upfront fees.<\/p>\n<p>NSFAS <strong>offers both bursaries and income-contingent loans<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bursaries<\/strong>: For eligible students who meet academic and household income criteria (especially for TVET and university students).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Loans<\/strong>: For students who do not meet all bursary criteria or who are pursuing postgraduate qualifications not funded under bursary schemes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\u2705 Who Qualifies for an NSFAS Loan?<\/h2>\n<p>To qualify for an NSFAS loan (especially for postgraduate students or programs not funded under the bursary system), you must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be a <strong>South African citizen<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Be <strong>financially needy<\/strong>, with a household income of <strong>less than R350,000 per year<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Have a <strong>valid South African ID<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Be <strong>enrolled or accepted<\/strong> to study at a <strong>public university or TVET college<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Not be funded through another bursary program that covers all expenses.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain satisfactory <strong>academic progress<\/strong> (returning students).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcda Courses Funded by NSFAS<\/h2>\n<p>NSFAS primarily funds <strong>undergraduate qualifications<\/strong>, but certain <strong>postgraduate programs (e.g., PGCE, postgraduate diplomas in education, and professional courses like LLB)<\/strong> may be considered under the <strong>NSFAS loan scheme<\/strong>, not bursaries.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re studying:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Undergraduate degree or diploma<\/strong>: You are likely eligible for a full NSFAS bursary.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Postgraduate study<\/strong>: You may qualify for a loan, depending on the course and funding availability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcc4 Required Documents for NSFAS Application<\/h2>\n<p>When applying, make sure you have the following documents scanned and ready:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Certified copy of your South African ID or Smart Card<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parent(s) or guardian(s) ID documents<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of income<\/strong> (latest payslips, UIF, or affidavit if unemployed).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Consent Form<\/strong> signed by your parent(s)\/guardian(s) to allow NSFAS to verify income.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of registration or acceptance at a public institution<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Academic transcripts<\/strong> (for continuing or postgraduate students).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f How to Apply for an NSFAS Loan Online<\/h2>\n<h3>Step-by-Step NSFAS Online Application Process (2025)<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Visit the NSFAS Website<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Go to: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/\">https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Create an Account<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cMyNSFAS\u201d<\/strong> and register your profile.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ll need a <strong>valid email address<\/strong> and <strong>South African cellphone number<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Choose a strong password and verify your account via email or SMS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Login and Start the Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>After registration, log in to your <strong>MyNSFAS<\/strong> account.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cApply\u201d<\/strong> to begin a new application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Fill in Your Personal Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Input your <strong>ID number<\/strong>, name, surname, and other details exactly as they appear on your ID.<\/li>\n<li>Provide <strong>household income information<\/strong> and living arrangements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Upload Required Documents<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Upload all supporting documents in <strong>PDF or JPEG format<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Each document must be clear and under the size limit specified.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Submit Your Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Review your application for accuracy.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>\u201cSubmit\u201d<\/strong> and wait for a confirmation message.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Track Your Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Log in regularly to check your application status.<\/li>\n<li>You will be notified via SMS and email at each stage of the process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Important NSFAS Dates (2025)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Application Opening Date<\/strong>: September 1, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Application Deadline<\/strong>: January 31, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Appeals Period<\/strong>: February 2026 (if rejected)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disbursement<\/strong>: After registration and approval<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Note: Dates are subject to change; always confirm on the official NSFAS website.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcb8 What Does the NSFAS Loan Cover?<\/h2>\n<p>NSFAS funding typically includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tuition fees<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Registration fees<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Accommodation (if living away from home)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Meals and transport<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Learning materials (e.g., textbooks)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For <strong>loans<\/strong>, repayment is only required <strong>once you start working and earn above a threshold<\/strong> (around R30,000 annually, but subject to change).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udd04 NSFAS Loan Repayment<\/h2>\n<p>Repayments are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Income-contingent<\/strong> \u2013 you only repay when you can afford to.<\/li>\n<li>Administered by <strong>DHET (Department of Higher Education and Training)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interest-bearing<\/strong>, but interest rates are low and favorable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also apply for a <strong>partial loan conversion to a bursary<\/strong> if you perform well academically.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udd01 How to Appeal a Rejected NSFAS Application<\/h2>\n<p>If your application is rejected, you may submit an appeal via your MyNSFAS portal:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Log into your MyNSFAS account.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cTrack Funding Progress\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>If rejected, click on <strong>\u201cSubmit Appeal\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Upload any missing or corrected documents.<\/li>\n<li>Provide a clear explanation or motivation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcf1 NSFAS Contact Information<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Website<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/\">https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Email<\/strong>: <a href=\"mailto:info@nsfas.org.za\">info@nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Toll-Free Number<\/strong>: 08000 67327 (Monday\u2013Friday, 8 AM\u20135 PM)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Twitter<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/myNSFAS\">@myNSFAS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Facebook<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/myNSFAS\">NSFAS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcdd Final Tips Before Applying<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Apply <strong>early<\/strong> to avoid system overload near the deadline.<\/li>\n<li>Use <strong>your own email and cellphone number<\/strong> (do not use someone else\u2019s).<\/li>\n<li>Double-check that all your documents are <strong>certified and legible<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Keep a <strong>copy of your submission confirmation<\/strong> for reference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>By following this guide, you can confidently apply for NSFAS funding and move one step closer to achieving your academic and career dreams\u2014without the burden of immediate financial pressure.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are a business owner, professional, OFW or a voluntary contributor, you are very well aware of the hassle of paying for your Social Security System (SSS) contributions. 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