DG ladies, help!

[IrishLake]

So, my baby sister recently pledged Delta Gamma after going through formal recruitment at Ohio U. She has absolutely loved her experience so far. But now, she's stressing out majorly.

She has been informed that first quarter dues are due November 10th, and the amount is WAY over what she was expecting. She is heartbroken. She knows she cannot pay dues. We have a poor relationship with our dad, not to mention his new wife would not permit him to pay her dues. Our mom is financially strapped herself. Becca has some savings, but not enough to pay it all. She has a job on campus, but it again is not nearly enough.

I told Becca to expect high dues right off the bat, but she insisted someone told her first dues wouldn't be due until her second quarter. I was doubtful, and obviously rightly so. I've told her they will go down after the initial payment. She does not want to depledge. I've told her to ask about payment plans, asking for money for her birthday and christmas and going without any other gifts, and..... selling her car. My mom has offered to sell her car (which is sitting at home unused)... which would leave her without transportation to and from work when she goes home. I just don't know what else to tell her. My dues weren't as expensive, and my parents couldn't pay mine back then anyway, even if I had asked. I had a larger savings and was able to make it on my own. Becca is not in the same boat.

So are there any suggestions? Are there options if she can prove familial financial hardship? I've told her to talk to the Chapter Advisors, the finance chairperson, etc.

Well, I'm just venting a bit. I hope you all don't mind me crashing your forum!