The Commonwealth Prac Payment (CPP) is a new financial support program designed to assist eligible students undertaking mandatory placements as part of their teaching, nursing and midwifery, or social work degrees. This means-tested payment is benchmarked against the single Austudy rate.
Find more detailed information from UTAS regarding eligibility and how to apply for the CPP at What is the Commonwealth Prac Payment (CPP)?. This resource includes eligibility criteria, application requirements, and contact details for support.
To apply for CPP - Click Here
For further questions or support, contact UConnect, visit AskUs, or log into the CPP Student Portal.
The following Education courses are currently included in the CPP support program:
Course Name | Course Code | CPP Eligible Discipline |
|---|---|---|
Bachelor of Education (Primary) and Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education* | 43B | Teacher Education (Bachelor) |
Master of Teaching (Primary & Secondary) | E7G | Teacher Education (Masters) |
Bachelor of Education Primary | 43B | Teacher Education (Bachelor) |
Bachelor of Education Early Childhood | 43A | Teacher Education (Bachelor) |
Bachelor of Education HPE | 43J | Teacher Education (Bachelor) |
* Unit Codes EPR100, EPR200 and EPR300 ONLY are eligible for Commonwealth Prac Payments. EDP731 and EDP732 are not eligible.
You can read more about the Commonwealth Prac Payment on the Australian Government Department of Education website or Login at CPP and view the FAQs.
