Safe Haven: Meet an Aim Higher Scholar Family
January 17, 2026Aim Higher Featured in Star Tribune Article
The Aim Higher Foundation was featured this week in the Star Tribune as part of a broader look at how local Catholic schools are defying national enrollment declines.
As the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis reported, nearly 19,700 students are enrolled in K-8 Catholic schools this year—a figure that has held steady amid financial pressures on families—the Star Tribune highlighted growing interest in scholarships offered by the Aim Higher Foundation.
Ricky Austin, president of Aim Higher, told the newspaper that demand for support continues to rise as families navigate rising costs.
The Aim Higher Foundation will look this year to expand its reach to support a higher number of students each year, helping bridge the gap between tuition costs and family budgets.
This Star Tribune feature reinforces Aim Higher’s growing reputation as a key partner in sustaining vibrant Catholic school communities across the region. Read the full article here!
