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
Trump Orders Colleges to Report Admissions Data on Race
The president's memorandum wants the National Center for Education Statistics to provide a clearer picture of whether students of certain races are admitted at higher or lower rates.
These Grad School Programs Could Be Most Impacted by 'Big Beautiful Bill' Borrowing Limits
New 'One Big Beautiful Bill' graduate borrowing limits could impact industries including dentistry, medicine, and psychology.
These Universities Offer Free Medical School
Here are seven medical schools where students can earn a tuition-free medical degree.
August 7, 2025
FAFSA Completion Rates Rebound After 2024 Setbacks
FAFSA completions are up 15.7% from last year, with all 50 states seeing gains. Experts say 2025 rates signal a full recovery from 2024's rollout issues.
Dual Degree Programs in Psychology
Explore dual degree programs in psychology that combine master's and Psy.D. programs.
July 31, 2025
