Financial Information
Fraternity and sorority members pay dues each semester to their chapter. These dues are used to pay for national fees, local chapter fees, governing council dues, social events, alumni events and apparel. Our chapters that have housing have other fees associated with their membership such as parlor fees and member usage fees. Some of our organizations’ dues are all inclusive, meaning there are no additional fees assessed. Other chapters assess fees for any additional activities or apparel. Dues are privately assessed membership dues and not paid through EIU nor are managed by staff at EIU. Many chapters use third party billing companies to assess dues and fees.
The new member period is typically the most expensive time of membership. This is due to one-time fees associated with initiation or affiliation. Each organization is required to provide potential new members with the specific details during recruitment or at the beginning of the new member process. Our culturally based fraternities and sororities disclose financial information once a prospective new member has submitted an application for membership with the organization. For more information regarding financial information for these organizations, please contact the chapter directly.
Interfraternity Council (IFC)
|
Fee Type |
Range |
Average |
|---|---|---|
|
New Member |
$300.00 - $600.00 |
$500.00 |
|
Chapter Dues |
$400.00 - $600.00 |
$500.00 |
Panhellenic Council
|
Fee Type |
Range |
Average |
|---|---|---|
|
New Member |
$425.00 - $1,100.00 |
$586.00 |
|
Chapter Dues |
$325.00 - $576.00 |
$395.00 |
National Panhellenic Council (NPHC)
|
Fee Type |
Range |
Average |
|---|---|---|
|
New Member |
$250-$1200 |
$850.00 |
|
Chapter Dues |
$80.00 - $250.00 |
$100.00 |
National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations (NALFO)
|
Fee Type |
Range |
Average |
|---|---|---|
|
New Member |
$120.00 - $500 |
$200.00 |
|
Chapter Dues |
$10.00 - $200.00 |
$75.00 |