[PeppyGPhiB]

During recruitment at my school, we handed out financial information to each PNM just so it was clear to them that sororities do cost money. It is great that chapters offer payment plans, scholarships, or whatever else to help women pay, but no matter the help, some women will not be able to afford it. It is unfortunate, and a topic no one likes to address during rush, but I wish everyone would be more honest about it because it is very hard for women to have to depledge/turn alumna/give up membership for that reason. I saw it happen a lot on my campus.

It costs money to operate a house and feed everyone, send dues to HQ, host socials and formals, and whatever else the chapter wants to do throughout the year. The only way those things get paid is from member dues. When dues don't get paid, the entire chapter suffers.