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
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.
October 17, 2025
Fastest Bachelor's Degrees You Can Get Online
Looking to earn your degree faster? Check out these accelerated programs to get your bachelor's degree in fewer than four years.
October 17, 2025
Should You Get a Second Bachelor's Degree?
If you're considering getting a second bachelor's degree, read our guide to learn about the potential benefits and challenges you may face.
October 15, 2025
Student Veterans Sue VA Over Denial of Full GI Bill Benefits Despite Supreme Court Ruling
Veterans and advocates are suing the VA for denying full GI Bill benefits after a Supreme Court ruling allowing up to four years of education coverage.
October 10, 2025
Senate Bill Would Make Medical, Dental, and Nursing School Tuition-Free
A new Senate bill from Bernie Sanders and Jeff Merkley proposes free tuition for medical, dental, and nursing school to combat U.S. healthcare worker shortages.
October 8, 2025
