The cost of Alpha Chi Omega varies from member to member, location to location. That’s because the cost of collegiate housing, meals, dues and programming is our greatest expense, and that cost varies from school to school. You can learn here about national organization costs. Local costs are set by individual chapters. Because financial responsibility is one of our organization’s standards, each chapter must operate within a balanced budget.
To help offset not only our costs, but also college costs in general, the Alpha Chi Omega Foundation offers scholarships and grants to a limited number of students. The availability of scholarships and grants depends entirely on the generosity of our donors and the performance of our investments.
National dues and fees
Our members pay certain national dues and fees to support the activities and operations of our sorority. Current national dues and fees are outlined below.
One-time dues and fees
| National new-member fee: |
$ 199 |
| Sisterhood packet: |
$ 21 |
*Includes a stick pin, gift, book, parent information and jewelery brochure.
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| New initiate bond card and certificate fee: |
$ 8 |
| Badge fee (minimum cost): |
$ 133 |
*Actual cost depends on the type of badge selected, and shipping may be additional.
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*Sales tax may apply to the sisterhood packet and badge.
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Annual collegiate dues and fees
| National per capita fee: |
$ 110 annually |
*This fee supports programs and initiatives and provides the chapter with support from staff and volunteers.
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| Protection and insurance fee: |
$ 50 annually |
*Includes officer liability coverage and a member accident protection program that complements an undergraduate member's health insurance in the event of an accident.
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| Communication/technology fee: |
$ 12 annually |
Collegiate chapter dues, fees and housing costs
Each chapter establishes its own costs for housing and meals, dues, and other fees. Chapter costs are established by chapter members and are listed in the chapter's bylaws along with the time and method of payment.