1/5 Harvard will not accept funds from the CARES Act Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund. Like most colleges & universities, Harvard has been allocated funds as part of the CARES Act. Harvard did not apply for this support, nor has it requested, received or accessed the funds

2/5 We are concerned that intense focus by politicians & others on Harvard in connection with the program may undermine participation in a relief effort Congress created & the president signed into law for the purpose of helping those whose financial challenges may be most severe

3/5 As a result of this, and the evolving guidance being issued around use of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund, Harvard has decided not to seek or accept the funds allocated to it by statute.

4/5 We will inform the DOE of our decision and encourage the department to act swiftly to reallocate those resources. We hope that special consideration will be given to MA institutions that are struggling to serve their communities and meet the needs of their students.

5/5 We remain fully committed to providing the financial support that we have promised our students. Read our full statement: https://hrvd.me/caresact9t