Joining a sorority or fraternity can be a great way to network in college and after graduation \u2014 but it can also be expensive. With chapter dues as well as the price of attending social events, you could end up spending thousands of dollars per year on Greek life.<\/p>\n
However, there are a few ways to potentially pay for it, including scholarships and student loans.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s what you should know about paying for Greek life:<\/b><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n The cost of joining a sorority varies depending on which school you go to and which sorority you join. On average, you can expect to pay around $2,000 or more the first year.<\/p>\n Keep in mind that later years might cost less because you won\u2019t have to pay upfront fees again.<\/p>\n For example, here\u2019s an estimate of what you can expect to pay over four years if you join a sorority at Auburn University<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n Here are some of the costs you might encounter when becoming a sorority member:<\/p>\n If you decide to take out a private student loan, be sure to consider as many lenders as possible to find the right loan for your needs. Credible makes this easy \u2014 you can compare your prequalified rates from multiple lenders in two minutes.<\/p>\n\n
How much does a sorority cost?<\/h2>\n
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\n\t Year 1<\/strong><\/td> $2,270<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Year 2<\/strong><\/td> $1,780<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Year 3<\/strong><\/td> $1,780<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Year 4<\/strong><\/td> $1,780<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Total<\/strong><\/td> $7,610<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n \n