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Originally posted by Sistermadly
I don't think this is true across the board. For example in my Fraternity, the only time a member can be released from paying full dues is if she's granted special status by the chapter advisor. That status is usually only given in case of illness, family emergency, or some other stressful, life-altering event.
The only time we get to choose how much we pay is at the alumnae level, which means you're either in good standing or you aren't.
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My point was that there is / can be flexibility in membership costs after the initiation costs; and I think it is the initiation costs that frightens most people because it can be expensive up front. For example with respect to initiation, in addition to the dues, there is the cost for the pin, processing the paperwork and information from nationals - your membership card, certificate, C & B, NM manual, etc.. some of this you will only pay for once and that is at / before initiation.
Many of my glo friends say that their org offers flexibility in membership costs, after initiation. Some will allow you to just pay the dues to be a member in good standing, some expect you pay the dues and certain other costs (housing, events, chapter activities, t-shirts) to be a member in good standing.