cost

Does the cost of being in a sorority get cheaper after the first year?
Also, do you HAVE to pay for a meal plan and such when you will probably have one with the school?

The first year I can probably pay around 3-4 grand, if I receive a bid. And probably 1500 after that.
Do they let you pay in payments? Are there scholarships/grants?

Also, I probably would NEVER want to live in a sorority house! I need my space lol. I have been told you STILL have to pay housing fees even if you don't live in the house, which I personally think is just cruel.

Thanks so much for taking the time to answer these questions. I don't know much about rush/bid but I wanna learn about the cost before anything else.