Is it bad to ask about costs?

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What 33 said.

Among the many things sororities look for in a PNM is her ability to assume the financial responsibilities of membership

I have NEVER heard of a sorority going through recruitment week without addressing the subject of dues and how much things cost, that there are payment plans available, etc. They will give you a ball park, to which you will smile, nod, and say, "Oh, yes, that seems quite reasonable" so that they see that you are able to assume that responsibility.

Anyone that tells you that you will be cut for asking how much the dues are or that the sororities won't reveal these vital statistics is LYING TO THEIR PARENTS. Or greviously misinformed. Or both.

I refuse to believe that organizations are holding recruitment without devoting at least 60 SECONDS to the topic of dues and costs prior to giving out bids. It really does them no good not to mention it until Bid Day after they've worked their butts off to recruit you only to have you leave, which forces them to go out and recruit more people? Who they don't reveal the costs to?

So ask your questions and make it clear that you can pay. If you cannot pay and want to get cut, tell them, "Yeah, you should just cut me. I can't afford this. No way, not even if you worked with me on a payment plan that caters to my specific needs. Which every sorority makes every effort to do."

Your choice.