Justin C. Ortagus is an associate professor of higher education administration and policy and the director of the Institute of Higher Education at the University of Florida. His research typically examines the impact of online education, community colleges, and state policies on the opportunities and outcomes of underserved students. Ortagus has testified before the U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor on the role and influence of need-based financial aid for low-income students. He received his Ph.D. in higher education from Pennsylvania State University.