I am sure part of it is because they pump out Leftist drones, and we all know Leftists are notoriously self-centered, stingy a-holes.
And part of it might be those who attended your "college" and managed not to get brainwashed, are appalled at your actions.
Why’d they back criminal thieves and lie about it as an institution?
I’d have awarded 10x that amount.
Sadly, several of the owners of the store died before the money was finally paid.