costs of sororities at university of alabama

[Bamamom13]

To the original poster: I can give you the costs of one of the houses that is old row. She lived in the house last year and this year so my comments are based on the actual costs we have paid. Nat. Dues, Local Dues, Housing, Meal Plan, $200 in her purchase account = $3400/semester. We have found that to be much cheaper that when she lived in Campus Housing.

[MaggieXi]

I think I, and maybe some other gcers, were confused about what the intent of the original question was being used for. Was it for budgeting purposes or was it for mom to tell daughter "you need to rank XYZ and ABC lower because they cost too much." Which looks from the outside like sorority shopping based on cost. Also, I think posters were also concerned that should daughter accept a bid and then drop out because of finances, she may have taken the spot of someone who could afford it and was possibly left bidless.

To be honest, when I went through recruitment I know the costs were told to me in some parties, but probably if you asked me right after the party I wouldn't have remembered. As an 18 yr old I was far too concerned with making a good impression and learning about the sororities.

I think that this is a good thread for any panhellenic to see in this type of economy if they need to inform parents of correct costs prior to recruitment begining.

[cbm]

Originally Posted by MaggieXi

To be honest, when I went through recruitment I know the costs were told to me in some parties, but probably if you asked me right after the party I wouldn't have remembered. As an 18 yr old I was far too concerned with making a good impression and learning about the sororities.

I think that this is a good thread for any panhellenic to see in this type of economy if they need to inform parents of correct costs prior to recruitment begining.

I definitely agree with your last statement! Costs were not discussed during my recuitment, and at school such as Bama (as with mine) it's considered taboo to ask about costs during rush parties. Unfortunately, it's just not something that you do.

[kiteflyersmom]

I can understand how the costs would be a concern. However, this question has been answered and people have even shared their own personal circumstances. Littleowl's situation is a great example of how our older children can respond in an adult manner to changing circumstances. (Littleowl- your parents have raised a smart girl!)

The poster from Bama who posted the price of approx. $3500.00 sounds quite realistic. This is what we paid (for living in the house) at a major university in neighboring Florida.

I can understand how you would be apprehensive about calling the Greek Life office and asking in the middle of rush. However, in this economy I don't think you would be the only one.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by kiteflyersmom

I can understand how you would be apprehensive about calling the Greek Life office and asking in the middle of rush. However, in this economy I don't think you would be the only one.

For heaven's sake, why? I don't think they're going to notify the sororities that Zsa Zsa's mom called about costs and they're going to freak out and cut her. I'm sure that the fwap fwap is in the air and this would be one of the LESS annoying calls they would get.

[Zillini]

Originally Posted by kiteflyersmom

I can understand how you would be apprehensive about calling the Greek Life office and asking in the middle of rush. However, in this economy I don't think you would be the only one.

I'm not even sure if all orgs are required to report their specific costs to Panhellenic. So I doubt they'll have any more accurate info than is available on the website.

On the University of Alabama campus there is one accounting firm that handles almost all of the sororities and fraternities, Greek Resources. The OP or any other interested party should call them. While I doubt they will give out GLO names, they will be able to provide far more accurate info about costs than probably any of us. Their contact info is even listed on the UA Greek Life website "Parent's Guide".