Fraternity dues question!
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Anonymous
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I have little knowledge about how these work but my son is new to a fraternity at his school and told me the beginning dues are $1100...is this the norm? He said there are various charges associated with is fraternity particularly in the beginning, I have no reason to doubt him but curious this is standard!?
Just when I thought I was off the hook having paid his tuition bill! 
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Anonymous
| That seems reasonable. I have lots of high schoolers work for me & that is usually the kind of expense their parents expect their college kid to cover. |
Anonymous
| Yes it is. They differ slightly from group to group. Most of the charges may actually be for liability insurance for the house -- in the event that someone OD's there or something. Also, some of the dues go to the national chapter. |
Anonymous
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Yes. Normal
The best/cheapest option is when he lives in the frat house. Super cheap rent and 3 meals a day for free. (some frats might not offer lunch?). |
Anonymous
| That's pretty standard, and I'd make him pay. |
Anonymous
| thanks beyond this 1100 what other fees could there be and for what? |
Anonymous
Ask your son. He got a financials sheet that will list everything. I was in a sorority, so I'm not entirely sure about frat dues and I'm sure they vary by school a lot. |
Anonymous
| Some sororities are approx. $2000 the first year (includes a regional or national conference fee to promote participation) but room and board are not included. |
Anonymous
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Yes, and a lot of time that is to pay for meals (does his frat serve lunch and dinner), overhead for the house, costs related to mixers/parties.
Like a PP mentioned, he should be given a list of what the expenses are for, ask him to provide you with a copy (even if he just takes a picture of it on his phone and sends it to you). |
Anonymous
| A sorority is $2000 w/o room and board |
Anonymous
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Sounds about right. My DSs frat dues drop as he gets older.
Living in the house is a whole different deal. We pay rent and a meal charge for that (it's about the same as room and board at the college). |