Dues & Billing

New Member Fees

One-time fees charged to new members for initiation, badges, and onboarding, on top of regular dues.

New member fees (or pledge/associate fees) are one-time charges that cover initiation, a badge or pin, national new-member programming, and educational materials. They're billed in addition to a new member's first term of chapter dues, and are typically higher than a returning member's dues for that term.

Related terms

Chapter Dues

The recurring fees each member pays to belong to a fraternity or sorority chapter, covering the chapter's operating costs.

National Dues

The per-member fee a chapter owes to its national or international headquarters.

Recruitment Budget

The money allocated to recruiting new members — events, materials, and registration costs.

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