Hi Everyone...and thanks so much for all your very interesting and detailed answers. You've really given me hope that it can be done! You're all so friendly. I look forward to checking back here often.
After reading your posts, I did locate a Greek life page on the school's website and it listed all the financials for the specific chapters' housing. From what I can see, it didn't detail dues, initiation fees, first-year fees, etc., but the PDF format brochure did say that info is posted during a special parent meeting that I believe is held before or during rush week. I can't imagine asking any potential sisters this information, even if they are in the same position as myself financially; it seems inappropriate? It said I could also call one of the school's Panhellenic officers.
Again, you've all given me hope with your work responsibilities as well as your academic and chapter commitments! I do well academically and my college counselor told me there's a high degree of likelihood I'll be eligible for merit scholarships. I hope this will help defray the extra cost for sorority life as well. Thanks again for your friendly welcome to the forum