Legislative Advocates

About

The Kansas State University Legislative Advocates is an at-large, nonpartisan task force created by the Student Governing Association to assist the Office of Governmental Relations as they advocate for Kansas State University's interest in the Kansas Capitol. They meet directly with Kansas legislators, host them on campus, publicize upcoming votes in the Legislature on higher education legislation, and participate in event programming with the K-State Office of Governmental Relations. We will also represent K-State at Student Higher Education Day. The Legislative Advocates are chaired by the Government Relations Director, a cabinet member of the Student Body President and Vice President.

Platform of Issues

Kansas Higher Ed Day: 7 universities, 32 institutions, 10,000+ students, 1 state

Need Based Aid | $21.8 M recurring investment
KBOR administers financial aid programs to students based on need or merit. This is specially supportive in case of emergency need. This supports 12,000+ Students and Kansas families as we build the much needed talent pipeline in the state.

Kansas ranks 29th for State Financial Aid per FTP. Kansas has achieved an impresive eight-place jump in two years.
High School to Higher Ed Highlight
Kansas Apply Free Days are days when students can apply for Higher Ed Institutions for free. More resources are needed for out-of-state students.
  • 10% = students who had no plans to apply for college, enrolled.
  • $300K = amount saved on application fees by Kansas families and students.
Student Success and Retention Initiatives | $16.3 M Continued Investment
This funding plays a critical role in advancing professional and career readiness at KBOR universities.

Student Success funding includes:
  • Professional advisors
  • Career preparation programs:
    • Help expose to Kansas ecosystems
  • Student graduation rate increase
86.1% = retention rate for students; higher in the KBOR system.

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Members

Legislative Advocates Chair

Evelynn Ediger, evelynnmediger@ksu.edu

2026-2027 Legislative Advocates

Will be selected Fall 2026.