Matthew Arrojas

Contributing Writer

Contributors/Matthew Arrojas

Education

BA Journalism, University of Florida

Matthew Arrojas is a news reporter at BestColleges covering higher education issues and policy. He previously worked as the hospitality and tourism news reporter at the South Florida Business Journal. He also covered higher education policy issues as a student at the University of Florida, where he graduated with a BA in journalism.

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Student Advocates Ask for Transparency in Financial Aid Offers

A coalition of 51 organizations is backing a proposal that would force colleges to give prospective students accurate cost of attendance estimates.

December 16, 2022

Fostering College Success: High School Hurdles Can Impede Path to Higher Ed

Students with experience in foster care are often left on their own to complete college applications and secure financial aid as they also strive to stay on track in high...

December 15, 2022

A Judge Blocked Part of Florida’s Stop WOKE Act. Here’s What That Means for Higher Ed.

A recent court decision may put a stop to copycat laws that would aim to legislate how college professors may teach certain topics.

December 14, 2022

5 Higher Education Bills to Monitor This Lame-Duck Session

Democratic lawmakers have one month to pass these higher education-related bills before the makeup of Congress shifts in January 2023.

December 9, 2022

Fostering College Success: Campus Support Programs Work — When Done Right

Support programs for students with experience in foster care help these students navigate higher education's complex systems, but progress replicating successful programs has been slow.

October 4, 2023

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