ifc vs. non affiliated orgs

First of all you aren't strongly considering anyone, It is an invitation extended out to you. You can consider all you want. Joining a fraternity at Texas State is now a joke. If they aren't governed by IFC, you are basically just paying to party, if they are governed by IFC you are paying to party twice a year with a babysitter. Join whichever organization you feel more at home at. When they say it is paying for friends, really it is paying to make friends, which will make your freshman transition smoother and easier. With the new guidelines set in place for 12 hours, you may not need to join a fraternity by the time you are done with first semester if you have found your group of friends.