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).

A sorority is $2000 w/o room and board

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).

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 wrote:thanks beyond this 1100 what other fees could there be and for what?

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.

thanks beyond this 1100 what other fees could there be and for what?

That's pretty standard, and I'd make him pay.

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?).

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.

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.

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!