Financial Responsibility

Fraternity and Sorority Membership Dues & Contribution 

Financial responsibility is important for all college students. Every member of a fraternity or sorority agrees to be fiscally responsible as a student and as an organization member. We have provided the following information as a guide while making your joining decision and as a resource allowing you to be fully informed on all aspects of financial responsibility.  

The fraternity and sorority experience is an investment in your future. Fraternal organizations' fees go to programs and services that will positively impact you throughout your time as a member. To assist members, chapters may offer various scholarships, grants, and payment plans. We encourage you to ask questions related to finances during the recruitment process. We also encourage families to be "hands-on" in this decision if you have any questions about financial obligations. Costs will vary if the organization does or does not have a chapter structure. 

Membership dues/fees may include local and national membership dues, room and board (if the organization has a facility), meals, and other one-time fees such as initiation or new member fees.   

    

Council Dues 

Each semester, each of our governing councils assesses membership dues to all organizations within their respective councils. These dues are collected to ensure continued council operations, programming, education, and support for member chapters. Dues are determined based on the total number of members on the organization's roster with Fraternity and Sorority Life.   

    

FSL Programming and Support Contribution 

Understanding the FSL Contribution 

Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) at Michigan State University assesses an FSL Contribution to individual members of all officially recognized Fraternity and Sorority Life organizations on campus regardless of council affiliation. This contribution will be charged to an individual’s student account based on sorority and fraternity membership. 

The contribution will supplement the funds that Michigan State University already dedicates towards the members of Fraternity and Sorority Life. The funds are used for the following: 

  • Educational programs 
  • Leadership development opportunities 
  • Prevention and wellness programming 
  • Staff support from Fraternity and Sorority Life 

Contribution Amounts 

  • Members of fraternity and sorority community will be charged $50/semester 
  • The programming fee is assessed each semester and applied to student account. 
  • This fee is an expectation for all members since their organizations receive additional benefits and support from the university beyond other self-governing student organizations that have selective membership processes.  

Contribution Assessment 

During the fall and spring semesters, the Programming and Support Contribution will be billed to returning members. 

During the fall semester, the FSL Contribution will be billed to returning members on September 1st, and to fall new members on November 15th. During the spring semester, the FSL Programming Fee will be billed to returning members on February 1st, and to spring new members on April 15th. 

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