Elin Johnson
About Elin Johnson
Elin Johnson is a writer for BestColleges. She has been covering higher education since 2019. Based in Seattle, she has a BA in journalism and media studies and international relations from Linfield University. Elin’s byline has appeared in The Chronicle for Higher Education, Inside Higher Ed, The Well News, New America, and Work Shift. She is the former editor of The Cordova Times and content advisor for the Learn & Work Ecosystem Library.
Read Elin Johnson's Latest Articles
Why Are Colleges Closing — and What If Yours Does?
Learn about the causes of college closures, whether your own school is at risk of shutting down, and what you can do if it closes permanently.
February 14, 2025
Report Shows Legacy Admissions on the Decline
Data shows the practice of considering legacy status in admissions is on a steep decline.
February 7, 2025
Trump Wants to Close the Education Department. Here's What That Might Mean for Students' Financial Aid.
Congressionally appropriated financial aid college students depend on such as Pell Grants and federal work-study programs wouldn't go away. But there could be disruptions.
February 7, 2025
Upcoming FCC Supreme Court Case Could Impact Internet Access for Rural Students
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case on subsidies for rural Americans' broadband access, potentially stretching the digital divide.
January 31, 2025
Illinois Introduces Guaranteed Transfer Policy
Some Illinois high school graduates now pursuing a bachelor's degree out of state are guaranteed admission into any University of Illinois school under a new transfer policy.
January 21, 2025
