Trump administration opens investigation into Harvard's financial aid for international students

The Justice Department is investigating Harvard University's China-based financial aid programs to determine if they illegally exclude U.S. students by accepting funds from Chinese donors for scholarships restricted to specific countries. Harvard maintains compliance with Title VI and denies unlawful discrimination, while the Chinese embassy emphasizes education cooperation should not be politicized. Federal disclosures show Harvard has accepted $630 million from Chinese sources over decades.