Commonwealth Prac Payments

The CPP is a payment from the Australian Government to support eligible students completing unpaid placements.

This government payment helps cover some of your living costs while you're on placement.

This support applies to placements that start on or after 1 July 2025.

Who can apply?

You may be eligible if you:

• are enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place in a teaching, nursing, or social work Bachelor or Master degree at Charles Sturt.
• are completing a mandatory placement that averages 30+ hours per week
• receive a government income support payment (like Youth Allowance, Austudy, or ABSTUDY)
  or
• don’t receive income support but usually work 15+ hours a week and earn less than $1,500 per week before tax.

Midwifery degrees are not part of the CPP initiative at Charles Sturt University.

How do I apply?

We’ll share more information about how to apply closer to the start of the program.

Commonwealth Prac Payment Scholarship application

Where can I learn more?

To get all the details about the CPP, visit the official Department of Education webpage.

You can also contact Student Central if you’re unsure about eligibility, need help applying, or want to talk through your options.