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It's vastly different for every house, but for me I pay about $2700 in tuition and $2200 for sorority, including food, rent (I'm in-house), and everything else. Loans are your best friend!

Depending on your sorority you will pay anywhere from $2000 to $8000 a year and you will not be able to live in house your first year so that doesn't include rent but includes lunch/dinner and sorority costs.

Tuition depends on the number of credits you're taking: 12 credits = $2500

Rent depends on how close you live to campus or how nice the place is. Usually ranges from $450 to $650

Don't take out loan if you don't have to!!! I have about $11K in loans (grad school) and it's rough paying them back. If you want to join a sorority, find a way to pay for it other than loans! I had many sisters who worked during the year, or a lot in summer to cover the costs. Also apply for any scholarship you can. My undergrad scholarships covered my dues after it paid for classes and books!
Tips:
- First year in a sorority is always the most expensive, keep that in mind.
- Don't order every frat shirt or event shirt you see. Pick and choose, it will add up.
- Living in house can save you money.
- Eat all your meals you can at the house. Most require you pay for them all, a few have exceptions though. It's easy and cheaper than cooking all the options for yourself.
- Big-Lil can be done very well for cheap (lots of people over spend when they get a little). Set a budget and stick to it!
- Live with roommates and really search around. A lot of rental homes can be cheaper than apartments. I know someone who had a room in a 3/2 house for $250/mo plus utilities and got a huge yard instead of none.

That's all I can think of for now!

subleasing also saves money! Instead of signing a contract you can sublease same places at better prices