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
Graduate Student Unionization Efforts, List, and Statistics
Discover the history of graduate student unions, including notable strikes. Learn about existing unions and undergraduate student unions in our report.
October 3, 2025
Will a Government Shutdown Impact College Students?
The federal government's role in higher education is minimal, so a shutdown would likely have little impact on college campuses.
October 1, 2025
Best Affordable Online Theology Programs
Explore the nation's best online bachelor's in theology programs. These degrees can prepare you for seminary training, graduate school, and church careers.
September 30, 2025
Kinesiology Online Degrees and Programs Guide
Looking for a career that fuses athletics and sports medicine? A kinesiology degree can help get you there. Explore our rankings of the best online kinesiology degrees.
September 29, 2025
Online Forensic Science Degree Guide
Learn what you can do with a forensic science degree and explore whether a bachelor's program in this field is right for you.
September 29, 2025
