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Financial Responsibility

Fraternity and Sorority Membership Dues & Contribution
Financial responsibility is an important part of the fraternity and sorority experience. Every member agrees to be fiscally responsible both as a student and as a member of their organization. Below is a breakdown of the financial expectations associated with membership, starting with university-level contributions, followed by council dues, and finally chapter-specific costs.

FSL Programming and Support Contribution
Understanding the FSL Contribution
Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) at Michigan State University assesses a contribution to individual members of all officially recognized fraternity and sorority organizations, regardless of council affiliation. This contribution is charged to a student’s account and supplements the support MSU provides to the FSL community.

By joining a fraternity or sorority, you are acknowledging your understanding of and agreement to the following:

  • Participation in a fraternity or sorority is optional and remains a choice of the student. As such, by agreeing to become or remain a member of a fraternity or sorority, you agree to pay the FSL Contribution assessed to all students.
  • The FSL Contribution is assessed in the fall and spring semesters and applied to your student account.
  • As a student, you can review the billing policies and procedures from the Student Accounts Office to understand financial responsibilities and processes.

You can learn more about the FSL Programming and Support Contribution here.

How the Contribution Supports You
Funds from the contribution help provide:
  • Educational programs
  • Leadership development opportunities
  • Prevention and wellness programming
  • Staff support from Fraternity and Sorority Life

Contribution Amounts

  • $50 per semester per member, billed directly to the student account
  • Assessed each semester for all members
Billing Schedule
  • Fall Semester:
    • Returning members: September 1
    • New members: November 15
  • Spring Semester:
    • Returning members: February 1
    • New members: April 15

Contribution Waiver
The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life understands there are situations where members are facing financial hardship or have other specific, extenuating circumstances or needs that may impact their ability to pay the contribution. In these instances, members of the fraternity and sorority community may submit a FSL Contribution Waiver.

Submission of a waiver does not guarantee that the waiver will be granted. All waivers will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. If you are in need of a waiver for Fall 2025 contribution, please click here. The Fall 2025 waiver form will close on Wednesday, October 1 at 11:59 p.m.

Council Dues
Each governing council assesses dues to its member organizations every semester. These dues support council operations, programming, education, and chapter support.

Dues are based on the number of members listed on the chapter’s official roster with the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life. Chapters are responsible for submitting payment to their respective council.

Chapter Dues and Fees
Membership dues vary by organization and may include:

  • Local and national membership dues
  • Room and board (if the organization has a facility)
  • Meal plans
  • One-time fees such as initiation or new member fees
Many chapters offer scholarships, grants, and payment plans to assist members. We encourage students and families to ask questions about financial obligations during the recruitment and joining process.

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