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[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by Rio_Kohitsuji

Thanks for the info!! Now, any idea on the cost of dues? I've told her that if she does in fact join I would help her in the money department.

It really depends on the chapter. We're all kind of different in terms of cost. Typically your first year is the most expensive. I would say that I paid around $900-1000 my first year.

Living in the house (which I think all chapters require you to do at some point) adds additional expenses. Also, some chapters' dues include formal tickets, other social tickets, tee shirts, and favors, so a chapter's dues vary depending on that. Room and board also varies depending on whether you're living in a single, double, triple, or quad in the chapter house (every chapter has different rooming arrangements). Living in the chapter house is generally cheaper than living in most of the dorms.

During Philanthropy Day, each sorority will hand out a financial sheet/pamphlet. The sheets usually list:

*NM fee
*badge fees
*Initiation fees
*any parlor/live-out fees
*room & board fees
*cost of dues per year
*whether the chapter assesses fees/fines
*whether socials, tee shirts, favors, etc. are included in dues
*whether the chapters offer payment plans

I've always appreciated this aspect of KSU recruitment, just because the financial obligations are spelled out in black and white for PNMs and they can seriously consider whether Greek Life is something they can afford.