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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Advocates Seek Extension of Public Service Loan Forgiveness Waiver

The temporary waiver has helped 150,000 borrowers wipe out student debt, but many worry ending it soon may cause many who qualify for relief to miss out.

July 25, 2022

Proposed Bill Offers Student Loan Deferment for Victims of Sexual Violence

Supporters say the bill would give students the chance to suspend their schooling to focus on their mental and physical health after an attack.

July 20, 2022

Federal Judge Blocks Title IX Protections for LGBTQ+ Students

For now, the Education Department cannot protect transgender students from discrimination in 20 states with laws restricting them from playing sports and using bathrooms matching their gender identity.

September 29, 2023

For-Profit Colleges Oppose Student-Loan Debt Settlement

The proposed settlement of the class action lawsuit Sweet v. Cardona would erase $6 billion in federal student loan debt for 200,000 defrauded borrowers.

July 19, 2022

Report: Pell Student Success Tied Closely to School Selectivity

The Institute for College Access and Success found that graduation rates for Pell Grant recipients have risen across higher education.

July 19, 2022

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