Commonwealth Prac Payment

1. Before you start your application, make sure you:
   1. Are enrolled in an eligible placement course within your program.
   2. Have been emailed by the PEU’s in your collage confirming your placement allocation.
   3. Are within 2 weeks of your placement commencement date.

2. Gather your eligibility documents:
   1. A payment summary, if you receive Centrelink or DVA payments, or;
   2. Payslips (or other appropriate evidence) over a continuous four weeks during your most recent study period (excluding placements and university breaks/recesses), that demonstrate you meet the eligibility criteria.

3. Navigate to the CPP application portal where you will login using your student email in the format of firstname.lastname@uon.edu.au. We have created a detailed how-to guide providing an overview of the application process.

4. Once your application is approved you will receive a confirmation email and will be prompted to return to the portal to provide your bank account details. If this step isn't completed, your payment will not be processed.
   1. If you are in any state of the application (approved, confirmed, etc.) for more than 2 weeks, you will also need to confirm your circumstances haven't changed via the portal. If this step isn't complete, your payment will not be processed. You will receive an email if this is required.

5. Your payment will be released to you on Wednesday of the second week of your placement as per the CPP Payment Schedule below. Funds should appear in your account 24-48 hours after this, depending on your financial institution.

More information about Commonwealth Prac Payments, including helpful FAQs, can be found on the Department of Education website. You can also watch the Commonwealth Prac Payment (CPP) Student Webinar from 16 July 2025 below, which covered topics such as eligibility, allowances, applications, payments, and resources.