Paying for a Sorority

[ohyouknowwhoiam]

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

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by ohyouknowwhoiam

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.

[ColdInCanada11]

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!

[AZTheta]

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?

[AXiDTrish]

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!

[NoDak]

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.

[ree-Xi]

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".