PRESS RELEASE

$750,000 Gift Expands Access to Austin Catholic High School

Applications for the 2027-2028 School Year Now Open

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CHESTERFIELD, Michigan – October 6, 2026 — A transformative $750,000 gift to Austin Catholic High School will expand access to a Catholic, college-preparatory education by providing need-based tuition assistance to incoming students and their families.

The anonymous gift arrived in alignment with the Austin Catholic 2027-28 admissions application process which opened on October 1. This represents a significant opportunity for families who may have considered Catholic education but questioned whether it was financially possible.

The generosity reflects the Augustinian spirit at the heart of Austin Catholic — a commitment to Truth, Unity and Love and to investing in the lives of others and the future of the community.

“This extraordinary gift from parents of alumni is a testament to the life-changing impact Austin Catholic has made on their children,” said President Allison Hoover. “Their immense generosity shows how deeply our mission resonated with their whole family, inspiring an investment that will strengthen our school and serve future generations of students.” Read the entire press release here.