Paying for a Sorority
 

I was wondering if anyone has ever used their student loans/student aid to pay their dues? That's the only way I can think to pay for it at this point /:

Thanks

It isn't uncommon. Especially if you're living in the house, you'd be paying money for housing anyhow.

Also, I'm sure you've also thought of this, but try talking to your VP Finance (or whatever the position is called) and see if any sort of arrangement can be made!

I would think that a good place to start is reading what you can use your financial aid for - if it's unrestricted, then what difference does it make if anyone else has done it? You're not seeking our approval. Right?

Yes, I did. Mine weren't expensive and it was also where I lived. I don't regret it for a minute. However you should consider other ways to make a little money to pay it. I actually used to type out papers for other people who wrote better with pen and ink. Wasn't a lot, but it paid for the fun I had! It's close to summer now. I worked over the summer and used that to pay dues in the fall and spring if I could stretch it that far. Does your chapter offer a discount if you pay your dues in full at the beginning of a semester? Be creative!

Financial Aid certainly paid a part in my ability to maintain my monthly payments to my organization. Don't give it another moment of thought. Why? Membership in a Greek Life organization is an investment in your leadership development, career skills training and general abilities to handle a multitude of situations throughout your adult life. It is an investment that can be stressful during your collegiate years, but you will see returns far into the future.

My merit scholarships gave the same amount of money whether you lived on campus or not, so I was able to use that money for living off-campus (rent, food, phone, utilities, etc.).

I had several merit grants with no stipulation (one private grantor even insisted I use some of the money "for fun"), so I used the money to buy books, keep gas in my car, and purchase a much-needed piece of medical equipment that the school insurance didn't cover (I didn't have my own health insurance) and the rest was "mad money".