K-State Student Government Plans Semester of Advocacy

SGA to focus on affordability and applied learning opportunities for Wildcats

Jan. 28, 2026 at 7:55pm

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Kansas State University's Student Governing Association (SGA) is planning a semester focused on advocating for college affordability at both the state and federal levels, as well as promoting applied learning experiences for students. SGA President Brady Kapplemann discussed the group's upcoming advocacy trips and initiatives to support students' academic and career success.

Why it matters

With the rising costs of higher education, SGA's advocacy efforts aim to ensure K-State students have access to financial aid, scholarships, and other resources to make their college experience more affordable. Additionally, the focus on applied learning aligns with the university's strategic plan to provide students with hands-on, real-world experiences to prepare them for their careers.

The details

SGA will attend two advocacy trips during the spring semester - first to Topeka to meet with state legislators, and then to Washington, D.C. to advocate for student affordability with federal lawmakers. The group will push for continued state support of financial aid and other student resources. On campus, SGA is also working to educate students about the different forms of applied learning, which are becoming a graduation requirement at K-State.

  • SGA will travel to Topeka to meet with state legislators early in the spring semester.
  • SGA will travel to Washington, D.C. later in the spring semester to advocate with federal legislators.

The players

Brady Kapplemann

The president of Kansas State University's Student Governing Association (SGA).

President Linton

The president of Kansas State University, who has implemented a 'Next-Gen Strategic Plan' that includes a new applied learning graduation requirement.

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What they’re saying

“The thing that we are advocating for is just the hope that the state government would continue to support things they are already helping us with. So that students have access to financial aid, scholarships and resources like the Career Center advising all those things that are really important to a student's experience.”

— Brady Kapplemann, SGA President

“Students really care about affordability, but also [we should] show them that their experiences in college is going to make Kansans better. You know, we have great students who graduate from K-State and they stay in Kansas and go into the workforce. It makes our state a better place.”

— Brady Kapplemann, SGA President

“Applied learning has also been a big topic for us this year. Applied learning experiences are also becoming a graduation requirement, part of President Linton's Next-Gen Strategic Plan, so student government has become very involved in that, being a part of sharing feedback, being a part of making decisions and kind of taking a look at what applied learning is going to look at for the various colleges.”

— Brady Kapplemann, SGA President

What’s next

SGA will continue to advocate for student affordability and applied learning opportunities throughout the spring semester, with specific trips planned to meet with state and federal legislators.

The takeaway

K-State's SGA is taking a proactive approach to supporting students' academic and financial well-being, focusing on advocacy for continued state funding of higher education resources as well as promoting hands-on learning experiences that prepare graduates for the workforce and strengthen Kansas communities.