Commonwealth Prac Payment

Before you apply, please read the eligibility, exceptional circumstances and documentation requirements.

You'll need to complete an application for each placement course that you are undertaking.

How to apply

1. Ensure you are enrolled in the course for which you are applying for the CPP.
2. Gather all necessary documents ahead of time to ensure a smooth application process.
3. Ensure you have read and understand the conditions of the CPP award (PDF, 155.9 KB).
4. Submit your application through My Requests from your my.UQ dashboard.

Applying for multiple courses

If you would like to apply for CPP for more than one eligible course, you must submit separate applications.

If you are using the same documents as evidence for multiple applications, you only need to upload the documents on your first application. You should then include the case ID for that application on any additional applications you submit. 

Application dates

Applications for future semesters will not be accepted at this time, and information on applying for Semester 1, 2026 will be available at a later date.

We recommend applying 2 months ahead of the scheduled start date of your allocated placement, to allow enough time for your application to be assessed before the placement starts.

While you can submit an application closer to or even after the start of a placement, applications will not be accepted more than 3 months after the end of a given semester, or after you have graduated.

Applications under exceptional circumstances must be referred to the Department of Education by UQ and will take longer to assess.

You can track your request in your my.UQ Dashboard under My Requests. You'll also be notified via your UQ student email account as your application progresses.

Documentation requirements

Your application must include acceptable documentation to support your eligibility. Refer to Documentation for the list of documents you must supply with your application.

To avoid any unnecessary delays in assessing your application, we recommended gathering your documentation before you apply.

Application assessment and outcome

Your application will be assessed against the eligibility criteria and you will be contacted if additional information is required to assess your application.

If you have applied for exceptional circumstances, your application will be referred to the Department of Education for consideration.

It can take up to 60 days for an application to be assessed and finalised, but every effort will be made to notify you of the outcome before you commence the placement.

You will be notified of the outcome in writing via the my.UQ dashboard, including:

• the number of weeks of CPP you have been awarded
• the weekly rate at which you will be paid
• the payment schedule
• the conditions of award
• how to accept the award
• how to provide nominated bank account details via mySInet. 

CPP payment

If you are approved to receive the Commonwealth Prac Payment (CPP), payment will be made direct to your nominated bank account.

• If the CPP is awarded for a period longer than 2 weeks, payments will generally be made in fortnightly instalments.
• The first payment will be made in advance, if possible.
• Second and subsequent payments for any semester will be made in fortnightly instalments.
• Retrospective lump sum payments may be made if the CPP is approved during or after the placement.
• If you are paid for a week that you did not attend placement, your next payment may be withheld, either within that placement or in a subsequent placement.