Kansas City University President Warns New Federal Student Loan Limits Will Worsen Doctor Shortage

Dr. Marc Hahn, president and CEO of Kansas City University, stated that new federal student loan borrowing limits, which cap professional degree program loans at $50,000 annually and $200,000 aggregate, will exacerbate the physician shortage. He noted that these restrictions make medical school difficult to finance, particularly for students without significant family wealth or access to private credit.