Harvard Declines $8.6M In Stimulus Money After Trump's Remarks

President Trump criticized Harvard for accepting federal funds under the Cares Act, despite its large endowment. Harvard clarified it never requested or received the funds and intended any received money for needy students. The university expressed concern that political focus might affect relief efforts for other institutions. Trump thanked Harvard for not accepting the funds. Stanford, Princeton, and Yale also declined federal stimulus funding.

What was the main reason President Trump criticized Harvard University?

• For having a large endowment and still qualifying for federal aid

• For not supporting needy students

• For not participating in the Cares Act

• For not using the funds for institutional costs

What did Harvard University clarify about the federal funding?

• It had already received the money

• It requested the money for institutional costs

• It never requested or received the money

• It planned to use the money for infrastructure

According to President Trump, who should the federal funds be intended for?

• Needy students

• Wealthy institutions

• Ivy League schools

• Workers

What concern did Harvard express in response to the criticism?

• It would have to return the money

• It would not be able to support students

• It might face financial challenges

• The focus on its participation could affect other institutions

Which other Ivy League schools also declined the federal stimulus funding?

• Dartmouth and Cornell

• Columbia and Brown

• Stanford and MIT

• Princeton and Yale