Matthew Arrojas
Expertise
- Higher Education Policy
- Student Loans
- Student Financial Aid
- FAFSA
- Accreditation
- Graduate Student Unions
- International Students
- College Free Speech
Education
- BA Journalism, University of Florida
Matthew is a higher education news reporter specializing in higher education policy changes that impact current and former college students and student loan borrowers.
Matthew’s main coverage focus is on federal and state higher education policy. That includes changes to the federal student loan system, college funding, and the financial aid system. He extensively covers changes to and the rollout of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
His coverage also centers on niche student groups, including students with experience in foster care, students with disabilities, and other historically underrepresented groups.
Matthew previously worked as the hospitality and tourism news reporter at the South Florida Business Journal. He also covered higher education policy issues at Gainesville’s NPR affiliate as a student at the University of Florida. He graduated with a BA in journalism with an outside concentration in history.
Read Matthew Arrojas's Latest Articles
2026-27 FAFSA Updates: What Students Need to Know About Federal Financial Aid
The full 2026-27 FAFSA is expected to launch Oct. 1, 2025. It would be the first on-time FAFSA launch since 2022.
August 29, 2025
Education Department Cuts Cause Financial Aid Confusion for Students
A new NASFAA survey shows Education Department downsizing is disrupting communication with students seeking information on FAFSA and federal financial aid.
AI Adoption Growing in Online College Programs
A new survey shows online college programs are rapidly adopting AI, with most using it to enhance teaching and efficiency.
Scholarships for Hispanic and Latino/a Students
Learn how you could qualify for additional financial aid if you are a Hispanic or Latino/a college student.
August 22, 2025
Low Student Loan Repayment Rates Put Hundreds of Colleges at Risk of Losing Federal Aid
More than 1,000 colleges have low student loan repayment rate. Here’s what students need to know about default rates and financial aid access.
