Commonwealth Prac Payment (CPP)

The Commonwealth Prac Payment (CPP) is a government initiative that provides financial assistance to eligible students while undertaking mandatory full-time practicum placements. The program aims to support learning outcomes by easing financial pressure on students during mandatory placements and increasing retention rates and completion of qualifications, where the financial impact of placements may have otherwise influenced students to defer or withdraw from study. The payment is available for students enrolled in Bachelor or Master programs in Education, Nursing, or Social Work at RMIT University who are undertaking Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). Students must meet specific eligibility requirements including citizenship, enrollment status, and either receive low-income support payments or meet both a Need to Work Test and Income Test. The amount paid depends on when the placement is completed, with weekly rates of $331.65 for 2025 placements and $338.60 for 2026 placements. The maximum period CPP can be awarded varies by program, ranging from 12 to 26 weeks of placement depending on the specific degree program.