2026 Commonwealth Prac Payment

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Eligibility

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Introduction

The Commonwealth Prac Payment (CPP) has been created by the Australian Government to assist students manage the costs associated with undertaking a mandatory placement (also known as a practicum) as part of a higher education course in teaching, nursing, and social work.

Before you complete this application form, please read the eligibility criteria. See: Commonwealth Prac Payment

As part of this application, you must either:

  • provide evidence that you are receiving Commonwealth Income Support payments, or
  • provide evidence that you worked at least 60 hours during the four-week period prior to submitting this application or starting your placement.

If you were unable to work 60 hours during that four-week period due to exceptional circumstances, you must provide documentation as evidence that these circumstances were beyond your control. 

About you

Must be an email address. 
Your University of Melbourne Student ID
Do you have caring responsibilities for someone with a significant relationship to you? * Required
Response required.
Clear the selected value for Do you have caring responsibilities for someone with a significant relationship to you?
This information is collected for reporting purposes only and will assist with understanding of student cohorts who are applying for the Commonwealth Prac Payment

Basic eligibility

Select the course you are currently enrolled in? * Required
Response required.
Clear the selected value for Select the course you are currently enrolled in?
^ Excludes Master of Teaching (Secondary) Internship
Are you enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place? * Required
In which year does your placement start? * Required

Ineligible (Not Applicable)

This section is not applicable because of your response to questions:

  • "Select the course you are currently enrolled in?" on page 1
  • "Are you enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place?" on page 1

You do not meet the eligibility criteria and will not be considered for the Commonwealth Prac Payment (CPP).

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "In which year does your placement start?" on page 1

You can be considered for the Commonwealth Prac Payment for a practical placement that you commenced last year, provided you submit this application within six months from commencement of the placement, and before you completed your course.

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "In which year does your placement start?" on page 1

Current application round is for practical placements scheduled for 2026.

If you wish to be considered for the Commonwealth Prac Payment for a practical placement in 2027, please wait until the 2027 application round opens in December.

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "In which year does your placement start?" on page 1

Have you started your placement? * Required

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Have you started your placement?" on page 1

Are you starting your placement within the coming two month? * Required

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Are you starting your placement within the coming two month?" on page 1

You can only apply for the Commonwealth Prac Payment within two months of starting your practical placement. 

Please submit your application closer to the start of your placement.