Medical students will be barred from borrowing more than $50K per year for student loans, with a $200K lifetime cap.

This is far from a unique story. Across the United States, more than 40% of people have avoided some form of medical care, including medications and diagnostic exams, because of their cost.

If students cannot borrow enough to pay for school, a medical degree becomes unattainable.

How much does medical school cost? The average cost of medical school in 2024 was $238,420, according to the Education Data Initiative, an increae of about $1,224 a year since 2014.

The bill will cap total medical loans at $200,000 — far below the more than $300,000 median cost of attending medical school.

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Public vs. private schools The average total cost of medical school is $235,827, and the average yearly cost of medical school is $59,968, according to the Education Data Initiative.

Charlotte’s first medical school begins classes this week amid concerns over new federal student loan regulations that could make higher education less affordable for future students.

Dean of the University of Auckland's medical school says the figures used mean it was not a fair comparison.

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