Woman claims sorority had her manage 'millions' at 19 years old

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A former University of Alabama sorority member posted a video on TikTok sharing what it was like for her to manage “millions of dollars” when she was only 19 years old.

As Bama Rush continues to capture the attention of TikTok and beyond — why did MaKayla get dropped!? — and as colleges tentatively reopen campuses for in-person learning, people have become fascinated with learning about the inner workings of Greek life.

Christy Sasso (@christysasso) posted a video on August 14 responding to questions about the cost of sororities. Sasso confirmed that some sororities can cost thousands of dollars per semester. The University of Alabama’s Panhellenic site lists first-year member dues as high as $4,978.00 per semester. Members who want to live in the sorority house pay as much as $9,445.00 per semester, while those who don’t live there pay as much as $4,575.00.

The cost, according to the site, covers chapter meal plans, chapter fees and international and national fees. According to Sasso, her sorority also paid for private chefs, tutors and the house itself — the rent was nearly $1 million annually alone.

“If you do some quick math, the dues for the year when I was there were like just under $6,000,” Sasso says in the video. “There’s over 400 girls in the sorority — like 420. That’s $2.5 million a year.”

Not sure that this is a surprise to some, but it is interesting to think of the level of trust bestowed upon young adults in these large chapters.