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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

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At Student School

Jwokamer -Ellis
Languages: Anuak & English
technavigator@austinaspires.org
507-460-9834

Brandon - IJ/AHS
aspiresnavigator@austinaspires.org
507-318-6162

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

Highschool navigators are located in room 278 at the highschool and are available almost all day 

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Austin Aspires office

Jayne

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


Austin Aspires Office

301 North Main St Suite 104
​Austin MN, 55912

Click or scan QR code in section below

Steps to Check Out a Hotspot

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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

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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 301 N Main St Suite 104

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Step Two

  • Complete the  registration form

    • ​Over the phone

    • In the Austin Aspires Office at 301 N Main St Suite 104​​

    • By a responsible adult in the home

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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)

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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.
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