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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Students From These For-Profit Colleges May Qualify for Debt Forgiveness

The Department of Education agreed to a settlement of a class-action lawsuit that automatically approves 200,000 borrower defense claims against for-profit colleges.

June 19, 2023

Education Department Cancels $3.9B in Federal Loans for ITT Tech Students

The department previously approved student loan discharge for specific ITT Tech programs, but this move offers broad forgiveness for approximately 208,000 borrowers.

August 16, 2022

Biden’s Proposed Title IX Changes May Not Change Much on Campus

Critics of the proposed change say it may limit due process rights for those accused of sexual misconduct, but others say those rights will remain unchanged at most schools.

August 10, 2022

Republicans Propose “Alternative” to Student Debt Forgiveness

The Responsible Education Assistance through Loan (REAL) Reforms Act offers sweeping changes to the student loan system.

August 9, 2022

University of Utah Will Waive Tuition for Indigenous Students

The state's largest university joins other institutions across the U.S. that have lowered financial barriers for Indigenous Americans.

August 5, 2022

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