Evan Castillo
Expertise
- Scholarly Article Reporting
- Free-Tuition Colleges
- Student Financial Aid
- College Closures
Education
- BA Journalism, BA Psychology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Evan Castillo is a news reporter covering colleges and universities in North Carolina and beyond. He specializes in student-driven stories and speaks with researchers and university admins about studies regarding underserved populations.
Evan regularly updates our lists of colleges offering free tuition, recently closed colleges, and the largest donations to colleges and universities.
Evan joined BestColleges as an associate writer in 2022 after graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he earned a BA in Journalism and a BA in Psychology. As a student, he covered university policy and student stories in the student newspaper, The Daily Tar Heel.
While at BestColleges, Evan’s work has been featured in multiple news outlets, such as AOL, the Charlotte Observer, the Washington Post, Forbes, and the Miami Herald, as well as by schools like Purdue University, Ohio State University, and Gonzaga University. Two research journals highlighted his list of colleges requiring the COVID-19 vaccine.
Read Evan Castillo's Latest Articles
20 Women in STEM Scholarships
Women are underrepresented in STEM, but there are scholarships to help you break those barriers. Here is a list of 20 scholarships for women in STEM.
August 22, 2025
College Scholarships for LGBTQ+ Students
LGBTQ+ students often have a harder time paying for school than their straight, cis peers. Here are some LGBTQ+ scholarship options to help cover costs.
August 22, 2025
More Colleges Are Offering 3-Year Bachelor's Degrees. Here's What Students Need to Know
The 120-credit bachelor’s degree is the U.S. standard, but new three-year, 90-credit programs are helping students graduate faster, save money, and enter the workforce sooner.
August 20, 2025
These Colleges Offer Free Tuition to Students
Looking for a free college? Here are the undergraduate and graduate schools offering free tuition and fees to qualifying students.
August 20, 2025
These Are the Largest Donations to U.S. Colleges and Universities
Donations from alums, philanthropists, and billionaires are piling up at institutions across the country. Here's how the colleges and universities are spending the money.
August 15, 2025
