The AUSTUDY scheme was an Australian educational assistance scheme that provided financial assistance to eligible students aged 16 and over.
The program commenced on 1 January 1987 and ceased on 30 June 1998.
Upon commencement on 1 January 1987, AUSTUDY replaced the Tertiary Education Assistance Scheme (TEAS) which was introduced by the Whitlam government in 1973[1] for students enrolled at university or other tertiary education institutions, and Adult Secondary Education Assistance Scheme (ASEAS) and Secondary Allowances Scheme (SAS) for those who needed financial assistance while enrolled at high school.
The AUSTUDY scheme had 3 categories: In general, it provided financial assistance in the form of: On 1 July 1998, the Australian Government introduced new provisions for this payment to be paid under the Social Security Act 1991.
The pensioner education supplement program was retained, but its provisions were also moved to the Social Security Act 1991.