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July 21, 2026
DOJ Investigates Harvard for Potential Discrimination in Financial Aid
- The DOJ is examining if Harvard's foreign funding practices discriminate against American students.
- Concerns were raised about donations from China that may impose nationality-based restrictions on aid.
- Harvard denies any wrongdoing, asserting compliance with federal laws regarding financial aid.
2 Sources
- DOJ opens probe into Harvard's financial aid for alleged discrimination against American studentsJul 21, 2026 at 6:16 AM · Fox News
- Trump administration investigating Harvard over international students' financial aidJul 21, 2026 at 4:32 PM · The Hill