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.

Matthew Arrojas
by Matthew ArrojasPublished October 8, 2025
White House Threatens To Not Pay Workers Furloughed By Shutdown

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Low Student Loan Repayment Rates Put Hundreds of Colleges at Risk of Losing Federal Aid

Low Student Loan Repayment Rates Put Hundreds of Colleges at Risk of Losing Federal Aid

More than 1,000 colleges have low student loan repayment rate. Here’s what students need to know about default rates and financial aid access.

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by Matthew Arrojas

Updated August 20, 2025

Trump Orders Colleges to Report Admissions Data on Race

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.

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by Matthew Arrojas

Updated August 18, 2025

These Grad School Programs Could Be Most Impacted by ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Borrowing Limits

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.

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by Matthew Arrojas

Updated August 8, 2025

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Education Department Prioritizing AI Advancement for Future Grants

Education Department Prioritizing AI Advancement for Future Grants

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by Matthew Arrojas

Updated July 30, 2025

Undocumented Students No Longer Eligible for Career, Technical Training Programs

Undocumented Students No Longer Eligible for Career, Technical Training Programs

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by Matthew Arrojas

Updated July 28, 2025

One Big Beautiful Bill Has Huge Impacts on Higher Ed. Here’s Everything Students Need to Know

One Big Beautiful Bill Has Huge Impacts on Higher Ed. Here’s Everything Students Need to Know

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by Matthew Arrojas

Updated July 11, 2025

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Colleges’ Access to Federal Financial Aid Is Now Tied to Students’ Earnings. Here’s How It Could Impact Popular Degrees

Colleges’ Access to Federal Financial Aid Is Now Tied to Students’ Earnings. Here’s How It Could Impact Popular Degrees

President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” ties colleges’ access to federal student loans to students’ postgraduation earnings.

Matthew Arrojas July 8, 2025
Proposal Would Increase Housing Allowance for Online GI Bill Recipients

Proposal Would Increase Housing Allowance for Online GI Bill Recipients

The proposal would effectively double the stipend GI Bill recipients receive for housing when enrolled in online programs.

Matthew Arrojas July 2, 2025
Maine Ends Free Community College Scholarship

Maine Ends Free Community College Scholarship

Maine will become an outlier as a state to revoke a free community college program.

Matthew Arrojas June 30, 2025
2026-27 FAFSA Updates: What Students Need to Know About Federal Financial Aid

2026-27 FAFSA Updates: What Students Need to Know About Federal Financial Aid

The full 2026-27 FAFSA is expected to launch Oct. 1, 2025. It would be the first on-time FAFSA launch since 2022.

Matthew Arrojas September 25, 2025
Congress Is Poised To Expand Workforce Pell. Here’s What It Means for Adult Learners

Congress Is Poised To Expand Workforce Pell. Here’s What It Means for Adult Learners

Proposals to expand the Pell Grant to short-term certificate programs could have a big impact on adult learners seeking to advance their careers.

Matthew Arrojas June 25, 2025
Proposed Pell Grant Cuts Could Have Outsized Impact on Online, Adult Students

Proposed Pell Grant Cuts Could Have Outsized Impact on Online, Adult Students

Experts told BestColleges that the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” that passed the U.S. House in May could cause many part-time students to lose access to critical financial aid.

Matthew Arrojas June 19, 2025
Survey: Administrators Anticipate ‘Disruption’ of Financial Aid Delivery

Survey: Administrators Anticipate ‘Disruption’ of Financial Aid Delivery

When asked to rank concerns following staff cuts at the Department of Education, many said their worries lie in students’ access to federal financial aid.

Matthew Arrojas June 3, 2025
Trump Admin Proposes First Pell Grant Cut in Three Decades

Trump Admin Proposes First Pell Grant Cut in Three Decades

President Donald Trump’s budget calls for a 23% reduction in the maximum Pell Grant award.

Matthew Arrojas June 3, 2025
Education Department Cuts Could Leave Colleges Without Critical Data. Here’s What Students Need To Know.

Education Department Cuts Could Leave Colleges Without Critical Data. Here’s What Students Need To Know.

Cuts to the non-partisan Institute of Education Sciences could lead to gaps in the data that is used to analyze the U.S. higher education landscape and improve student outcomes.

Matthew Arrojas May 27, 2025
House Proposal Revokes Financial Aid Eligibility for Select Student Groups

House Proposal Revokes Financial Aid Eligibility for Select Student Groups

Refugees and other immigrant groups previously eligible for federal financial aid may lose their eligibility for the 2025-26 academic year.

Matthew Arrojas May 21, 2025
California Proposal Would Widen Online College Options

California Proposal Would Widen Online College Options

If passed, California students would have more online college options but without many of the consumer protection laws they enjoy.

Matthew Arrojas May 8, 2025
Trump Budget Proposal Eliminates Childcare Subsidy for Parenting College Students

Trump Budget Proposal Eliminates Childcare Subsidy for Parenting College Students

The president’s budget would cut all $75 million in funding for the Child Care Access Means Parents in School program.

Matthew Arrojas May 6, 2025