How to Apply

• Students undertaking an eligible mandatory placement can apply for CPP. An invitation to apply does not guarantee eligibility.

• You do not need to wait for an invitation. If you believe your placement is eligible, you can apply through the CPP Student Portal.
• You can apply before your placement dates are confirmed or after your placement has started. Applying early is recommended to avoid payment delays.
• If your placement dates change, or your placement is cancelled or withdrawn, your CPP eligibility and payments may be updated accordingly.
• Before applying, have your supporting documentation ready, particularly documents required to demonstrate your financial eligibility or support an Exceptional Circumstances application.
• Ensure your supporting documents are current, complete and clearly show the information required, as missing or insufficient documentation may delay the assessment of your application.

• Your application will be assessed against the Department of Education's CPP eligibility requirements.
• Your enrolment, CSP status, eligible program and placement, and financial eligibility will be checked.
• Assessment times may vary depending on application volumes and whether additional information or documents are required.
• You can update your application through the CPP Student Portal after submission. Keep your information current, as changes may affect your eligibility or payments.
• Incomplete applications cannot be assessed and may delay your CPP payment.
• Exceptional Circumstances applications will be reviewed by the University and referred to the Department of Education for a final decision.

• Your application outcome will be Approved, Provisionally Approved or Denied.
• Provisionally Approved means you meet the application requirements, but your eligible placement details are still being finalised.
• Once your placement is confirmed in InPlace and has commenced, your eligibility and payment information will be updated in the CPP Student Portal.
• You can view your application, placement and payment information through the CPP Student Portal.

You must provide complete, accurate and truthful information when applying for the Commonwealth Prac Payment (CPP) and keep your information up to date.

Providing false or misleading information may be an offence under the Criminal Code Act 1995 and may result in your application or eligibility for CPP being reviewed or affected.

Western Sydney University also expects students to act honestly and with integrity in all matters relating to CPP and in accordance with relevant University policies. Providing false or misleading information may be investigated and could result in action under the University's student misconduct policy.[[link]]

The Department of Education may review or audit CPP records to confirm that payments have been made to eligible students. This may include reviewing:

• Your CPP application, including any Exceptional Circumstances application.
• Supporting documents used to assess your eligibility, such as payslips or evidence of an eligible income support payment.
• Placement records confirming your eligible mandatory placement.

CPP records are required to be retained for a minimum of seven years and may be provided to the Department of Education as part of an audit or review.