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: |
$199.00
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Fee includes chapter support and education materials during the new member period.
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| Sisterhood packet: |
$23.00
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Price includes shipping and sales tax.
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Includes a new member pin, new member gift, new member book, parent information and Alpha Chi Omega jewelry brochure.
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| Bond card and certificate fee: |
$8.00
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New initiates only.
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| Badge fee (minimum cost): |
$141.00
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Price valid until July 1, 2013.
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Price does not include shipping and sales tax.
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Actual cost will be dependent on the type of badge each member selects.
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Annual collegiate dues and fees
| National per capita fee (annual): |
$114.00
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This fee supports Alpha Chi Omega educational programs and initiatives.
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Provides the chapter with support from Alpha Chi Omega staff and volunteers.
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Per semester charge:
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$57.00 |
Per quarter charge:
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$38.00 |
| Protection and insurance fee (annual): |
$58.00
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Includes member accident protection program fee through Willis.
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Supports and provides officer liability coverage.
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Per semester charge:
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$29.00 |
Per quarter charge:
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$19.33 |
| Communication/technology fee (annual): |
$12.00
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This covers new communication initiatives like online trainings, webinars and Lyre Links.
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Per semester charge:
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$6.00
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Per quarter charge:
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$4.00
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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.