CSU Commonwealth Prac Payment (CPP) 2025-2026

This payment from the Commonwealth Government, is designed to assist students manage the costs associated with placements, and is for students undertaking mandatory placements from 1 July 2025, in the fields of nursing, teaching and social work.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJune 30, 2026
• Value$331.65 per week
• Study LevelMasters , Undergraduate
• SponsorCharles Sturt University
• City to studyNew South Wales
• School to studyCharles Sturt University
• Eligible CountryAustralia

Benefits

$331.65 per week, benchmarked to the single Austudy rate and indexed 1 January each year.

Requirements

To be eligible for this payment you must:

1. be a domestic student
2. be enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
3. be completing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a course of study that leads to entry-to-practice in teaching, social work or nursing
4. complete mandatory placements that are on average 30 hours or more per week for the duration of the placement 

Selection Process

There are no interviews required. Applications will be assessed in accordance with the eligibility criteria and supporting documentation.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

Continuing students - Apply online

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Commencing students - Apply online

• Start application

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