The best way to find out about costs is to contact the Greek Life office on your campus. They will have average fees for the sororities on campus. A number of factors will apply: is there a chapter house or lodge and will you be required to live there and eat meals at the house (keep in mind, though, that this means you won't be paying for dorm food or lodging). The national fees vary from sorority to sorority, so that makes a difference as well.
My advice to you is to check out the costs before Rushing - even though they are required to disclose the costs during Rush, if you know up front that you and your parents can't afford it, you shouldn't go through Rush.
Also keep in mind that even if you are a legacy, that is not a guarantee that you will receive a bid from that sorority. Rush with an open mind and pledge where you heart feels most at home.
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Fraternally,
Barbara
If you have to go around telling everyone you're in charge you're not
much of a leader.
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