Hot Spot Program

In partnership with the Austin Public Library and the Blandin Foundation, Austin Aspires has limited hot spots available for checkout to students and/or families. These hotspots are available on a first come, first serve basis, and will be checked out for up to one year.

THE PROCESS STARTS WITH AUSTIN ASPIRES!

Ways to Connect

At Student School

Jacque Ruiz-AHS
Languages: Spanish& English
hsnavigator@austinaspires.org
507-318-6158

Jesus Alvarez- Ellis
Languages: Spanish & English
msnavigator@austinaspires.org
507-440-4919

Ogud Oman- IJ/Ellis
Languages: Anuak & English
aspiresnavigator@austinaspires.org
507-318-6162

Austin Aspires office

Jayne Gibson
Austin Aspires Executive Director
director@austinaspires.org
507-437-0920

Austin Aspires Office
318 North Main St
Austin MN, 55912

Click or scan QR code in section below

Steps to Check Out a Hotspot

1

Step One

Get a hotspot registration form
- Scan/Click QR code Below
- Stop into Austin Aspires office at 301 N Main St Suite 104
- Have your middle/high school student get form from school navigator

3

Step Three

Submit completed Austin Aspires registration form to Austin Aspires by either
- Scan or take a picure and email to director@austinaspires.org
- Give to the Navigator at your students location (if applicable)
- Drop off to our office at 318 N Main St

2

Step Two

Complete the registration form
- Over the phone
- In the Austin Aspires Office at 318 N Main St
- By a responsible adult in the home

4

Step Four

An Aspires staff member or Navigator will get ahold of you once the application is processed for pick up.
It can be picked up in office or sent home with your student from our Navigators.

Scan or click QR code for hotspot registration form

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

DO THE HOTSPOTS COST ANYTHING TO CHECK OUT

No, These hotspots are available through grant dollars from the Minnesota Department of Education and the Blandin Broadband Communities grant.