Matthew Arrojas

Miami

News Reporter at BestColleges

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Remedial College Education Reforms, Past and Future

3 days ago | bestcolleges.com | Matthew Arrojas |Alex Pasquariello

Updated on May 12, 2025Inside the past, present, and potential future of remedial education at U.S. colleges and universities. Credit: MediaNews Group / Long Beach Press-Telegram / Getty ImagesForcing students to take remedial classes makes them less likely to complete gateway courses, research shows. Still, many college systems across the country utilize remedial courses. Many advocates are pushing for a new way to prepare students for math and English courses: corequisite education.
California Proposal to Widen Online College Options

1 week ago | bestcolleges.com | Matthew Arrojas |Alex Pasquariello

Updated on May 8, 2025The proposal would make it easier for Californians to enroll in out-of-state, online college programs. Credit: Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times / Getty ImagesCalifornia is currently the only state not participating in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement. A proposed bill would push the state to join the agreement. If passed, students would be able to more easily enroll in out-of-state, online colleges.
Trump Budget Eliminates CCAMPIS Program

1 week ago | bestcolleges.com | Matthew Arrojas |Alex Pasquariello

Updated on May 6, 2025The president’s budget would completely eliminate childcare funding that benefits over 10,000 college students. Credit: Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images NewsThe CCAMPIS program has historically enjoyed bipartisan support. In recent years, however, the program has been on the chopping block for Republican lawmakers. CCAMPIS grants help thousands of college students afford childcare and continue their studies each year.
Can FAFSA Data Identify Undocumented Parents?

1 week ago | bestcolleges.com | Matthew Arrojas |Darlene Earnest

Updated on May 5, 2025As the Trump administration increases use of federal agencies’ data in its deportation push, some higher education advocates fear the FAFSA may be used to learn whether a student has a parent or spouse who is an undocumented immigrant. Credit: Bloomberg / Getty ImagesMore than 17 million students complete FAFSA forms each year. Data from those submissions could be used to identify parents and spouses of parents who are in the U.S. without legal immigration status.
Republicans Propose Pell Grant Eligibility Cut

2 weeks ago | bestcolleges.com | Matthew Arrojas |Alex Pasquariello

Updated on April 30, 2025A new Republican proposal would require college students to enroll in at least 30 credit hours annually to qualify for a Pell Grant. Credit: RobertDodge / E+ / Getty ImagesRepublicans in the U.S. House of Representatives are trying to cut more than $330 billion in education spending by slashing federal student aid programs.
How to Pay for College When Your Parents Won't Help

2 weeks ago | bestcolleges.com | Matthew Arrojas |Alex Pasquariello

Updated on April 28, 2025Loans, grants, and scholarships can all go a long way in helping you afford a college education. Credit: O2O Creative / E+ / Getty ImagesPaying for a college education without parental assistance is possible. Grants, scholarships, and student loans can help you cover the cost of college. Loan forgiveness programs can help you clear your debt after graduation. You may also choose to work while you study to offset costs.
Trump Executive Order Targets DEI in College Accreditation

2 weeks ago | bestcolleges.com | Matthew Arrojas |Alex Pasquariello

Updated on April 25, 2025The order directs the education secretary to potentially suspend or terminate accreditors that include diversity, equity, and inclusion among their accreditation standards. Credit: Image Credit: SAUL LOEB / AFP / Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump called U.S. college accreditors his “secret weapon” for altering higher education. He recently signed an executive order that would remake the accreditation system.
CCAMPIS Cuts Could Impact Parenting College Students

4 weeks ago | bestcolleges.com | Matthew Arrojas

Advocates anticipate that Congress could soon cut grants providing childcare to some college students with dependent children. Credit: BRYAN DOZIER / AFP / Getty ImagesCCAMPIS grants allow colleges and universities to provide childcare for parenting students. Studies show that these grants often lead to higher graduation rates. Advocates anticipate cuts to the CCAMPIS program shortly. Experts warn about the potential downstream effects of cutting this program.
Student Advocates Sue to Stop Cuts to IES| BestColleges

1 month ago | bestcolleges.com | Matthew Arrojas

The suit alleges that the Department of Education will soon fail to fulfill its duty of providing accurate data to prospective college students. Credit: Kayla Bartkowski / Getty Images NewsThe Department of Education has recently cut many employees at the Institute of Education Sciences. IES oversees many systems that provide tuition and outcome data to prospective college students. Student success advocates worry staff cuts will inhibit the agency’s ability to provide transparency.
Affordable Loans for Students Act Introduced

1 month ago | bestcolleges.com | Matthew Arrojas |Alex Pasquariello

Updated on April 8, 2025The Affordable Loans for Students Act would cap student loan interest rates at 2% and automatically apply this new interest rate to existing loans. Credit: Bill Clark / CQ-Roll Call, Inc / Getty ImagesTwo Republicans and a Democrat introduced the Affordable Loans for Students Act. If passed, it would slash the existing fixed interest rates for student loans. Federal student loans currently have an interest rate of at least 6.5%.