How did/do you afford fees?

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From the University of Kentucky's Sorority Recruitment Information handbook.

Financial Requirements

Though joining a Greek organization does carry a financial commitment, that commitment is typically less than what a student would spend on housing, food and entertainment as a nonmember. For example, UK residence halls cost $2418 for rent (including $825 for food) each semester. Using a conservative estimate of $500 for entertainment brings the total semester cost to $2918. The average cost per semester of sorority membership, including dues, rent and food ranges from $1900 to $2840. Both of those numbers assume the student is living in the fraternity or sorority house. If rent and food are not included, the sorority cost ranges from $460 to $700. The first semester is usually more expensive than the second because of one time initiation costs. You can expect between $525 and $990 during your first semester of membership which would include one chapter meal a week.