Matthew Arrojas
Expertise
- Higher Education Policy
- Student Loans
- Student Financial Aid
- FAFSA
- Accreditation
- Graduate Student Unions
- International Students
- College Free Speech
Education
- BA Journalism, University of Florida
Matthew is a higher education news reporter specializing in higher education policy changes that impact current and former college students and student loan borrowers.
Matthew’s main coverage focus is on federal and state higher education policy. That includes changes to the federal student loan system, college funding, and the financial aid system. He extensively covers changes to and the rollout of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
His coverage also centers on niche student groups, including students with experience in foster care, students with disabilities, and other historically underrepresented groups.
Matthew previously worked as the hospitality and tourism news reporter at the South Florida Business Journal. He also covered higher education policy issues at Gainesville’s NPR affiliate as a student at the University of Florida. He graduated with a BA in journalism with an outside concentration in history.
Read Matthew Arrojas's Latest Articles
Here's How College-Age People Voted in the 2024 Presidential Election
Voters under the age of 30 favored Democrat Kamala Harris over Republican Donald Trump, but by a lesser margin than they favored Joe Biden 2020.
May 7, 2025
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.
May 6, 2025
Can the Trump Admin Use FAFSA Data for Immigration Enforcement?
FAFSA data may signal whether a student has a parent or spouse who is an undocumented immigrant to the U.S.
May 5, 2025
Should You Pay Off Student Loans Early?
Learn whether it's beneficial — both in the short and long term — for borrowers to pay off their student loans early.
May 2, 2025
Lawmakers Spar Over Proposed Pell Grant Eligibility Cuts
An estimated 20% of Pell Grant recipients would need to increase their courseload to maintain eligibility.
April 30, 2025
