Matthew Arrojas

Federal data help students and colleges make informed decisions, but recent cuts at @IESResearch threaten our ability to answer basic questions about cost and outcomes. @dcheng20 shares why we joined a lawsuit challenging these harmful cuts: bestcolleges.com/news/education… @bestcolleges

The #PellGrant is facing a $2.7 bil shortfall in the next year if Congress doesn’t act. Without intervention, students across the country may lose access to the benefits of #HigherEd. That’s why we’re asking Congress to fully fund Pell: @BestColleges bestcolleges.com/news/advocacy-…

Newly released @bestcolleges survey finds that college student voters favor Harris over Trump, 52% to 39%. 🧵of survey results bestcolleges.com/research/stude…

More on Biden's Plan B debt forgiveness plan: bestcolleges.com/news/biden-new…

Important context: The case is being moved to a Missouri court, which will almost certainly institute its own injunction blocking debt relief. Don't expect debt forgiveness anytime soon, as the courts won't allow relief until they determine whether the plan is legal or not.

As the @Paris2024 Olympics are set to begin this month, I wanted to find a way to cover the games as a higher education reporter. I hope you enjoy @bestcolleges coverage of @TeamUSA! 🇺🇸

@POTUS See here for a complete breakdown of every student loan dollar Biden has forgiven, as well as the student loan debt he failed to erase: bestcolleges.com/news/president…

Higher education should be a ticket to a brighter future, not a barrier to opportunity.

Curious how a celebrity apparel brand gets approval to make merch with a university logo? I spoke with Andrew Cottone, director of @UCLA Trademarks & Licensing, to learn how the @trvisXX + @Fanatics collab "Jack Goes Back to College" got UCLA branding. bestcolleges.com/news/travis-sc…

.@gradworkersofBU have been on strike since March 25, demanding a fair contract that includes better pay and more comprehensive healthcare and benefits. How did it happen? Let's see. ⬇️

I'm interested to see where this lawsuit targeting Biden's SAVE plan goes. A court decision could impact other higher ed regs he has enacted during his time in office, like: -Gainful Employment -Public Service Loan Forgiveness -Transcript Withholding bestcolleges.com/news/republica…

.@RedVentures and @bestcolleges is hiring! Looking for content writers, copy editors, and editors for our education team. Would love to see some Terps apply! @MerrillWorx @merrillcollege 🐢✍️ redventures.com/careers/overvi…

Starting next year, @calstate + @UofCalifornia campuses will be required to provide students with free transportation to facilities that offer sexual assault forensic exams (SAFE), also known as rape kits. The effort was led by college students. bestcolleges.com/news/rape-kits…

@James_S_Murphy @GovPritzker Not ideal, but worth noting that submitting a FAFSA through the mail could help families meet aid deadlines: bestcolleges.com/news/paper-faf…

The inability of some US citizens to submit a FAFSA is becoming a civil rights issue, especially in states like Illinois where aid is first-come, first-served. @GovPritzker

@James_S_Murphy Makes me sick thinking about how quickly Westworld fell off after season 1 :(

Has anyone written a piece about the TV shows that have had the greatest drop in quality from season 1 to the least season? And does Killing Eve top that list?

The new FAFSA has been open almost a month, and mixed status families still cannot access the form. This means nearly 1m students are unable to apply for fed aid and may miss crucial deadlines. I spoke with ⁦@MatthewHigherEd⁩ about what’s at stake. bestcolleges.com/news/students-…

@nasfaa @usedgov Helpful recap, much appreciated for those of us unable to watch every session live!

On Monday, @usedgov began its latest negotiated rulemaking, or “neg reg,” focused on program integrity and institutional quality. Read our roundup of the first day: ow.ly/e4f150Qp7n6 #fachat

The main takeaway from the final student loan debt forgiveness proposal: Higher ed stakeholders did NOT feel like the Biden administration's plan does enough to meet the needs of struggling borrowers. More on Biden's proposal: bestcolleges.com/news/biden-pla…

ICYMI: Yesterday kicked off the second-to-last day of negotiated rulemaking to develop a new student loan debt forgiveness plan, and negotiations were strained to say the least. bestcolleges.com/news/what-cons…

DACA currently offers two main benefits: protection from deportation and the ability to legally work in the U.S. Many “Dreamers” work while attending college. But If work authorization disappears, college becomes less financially feasible. More ➡️ bit.ly/3S6ENGg

Everybody's talking about semiconductors nowadays, so @BestColleges reached out to @usedgov and learned that these 54 community colleges are meeting the moment: bestcolleges.com/news/community…