As the effects of the current severe recession are felt, we GreekChatters may be seeing more discussions, questions, and news stories about Greek costs, payment plans, and so on. Here, for instance, are a couple of recent articles from student papers at institutions that -- frankly – haven’t exactly been known for having huge populations of students with serious money problems. (Though I'm sure there have always been students at these schools for whom costs have been a major concern.)
University of Southern California
http://www.dailytrojan.com/news/duri...osts-1.1629829
Excerpt:
Many students are feeling the effects of the economic recession and some at USC are facing financial problems as they try to become involved in greek life.
Even though fraternities and sororities at USC work to accommodate students with financial need, for some it’s not enough. . . .
Southern Methodist University
http://media.www.smudailycampus.com/...-3683647.shtml
Excerpt
Panhellenic sororities at Southern Methodist University are trying to make economic life easier for their members. With about an 11 percent increase in sorority, Panhellenic membership, more student consumers are finding Greek life to be a worthy investment - but they're also increasingly relying on payment plans while chapters are cutting costs. . . .
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