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Does kd do payment plans?!

Bump. Wondering the same thing

Yes, KD does do payment plans. You don't have on first semester but can sign up after. But you don't pay the 1000+ all at once, you kind of pay it as you go so one month it could be like 400 then another 550. If that makes sense. After the first semester you can sign up for one though.

for those wondering about payment plans, every house has a monthly bill, you don't pay the $1000+ in one payment and I'm sure if you talked to the treasurer in the chapter they could help you work something out.

I was also concerned with dues when I went through recruitment. I mentioned it at pi phi and was cut the next day, even though I told them that I wanted to pay the dues, even though my parents are well off and could easily afford it. They didn't like the idea that I wanted to have a job and pay my own way i guess.

Doubtful. I am a PiPhi and pay my own way. Lots of scholarships, too. And I'm not the only PiPhi in that situation. Can't imagine that's why you were cut. Once you are a member of a house the treasurer will be accommodating about how you pay. This really isn't something to discuss during rush when actives want to get to know you, not your finances. We pretty much assume that if someone chooses to go through rush they can afford it. To ask about dues/payments is pretty presumptuous. Save it until after you are a member.

Yeah it was really disappointing because pi phi was one of my favorite houses and towards the end of the week when I asked the question about finances the girl I was paired with completely did a 180 , went stone-faced, and was really stand offish the rest of our time. That was the only thing I could see that would have prevented me from being asked back the next day. The rest of my time there was great. I still like pi phi a lot and have good friends that are in pi phi. I mean no harsh words against pi phi! All I meant to get across is exactly what you stated. I do not recommend talking about finances with any house during recruitment because it makes things awkward. I feel like because I asked, the girl I was paired with got completely turned off and scored me low that day.

Which house were you in?

Good advice. There is no embarrassment in being concerned about finances. Many of us are because money doesn't grow on trees. But it is a little off-putting to ask questions like that because it assumes you think you will get a bid. I also would stay away from questions like "will I be able to live in the house sophomore year" and any others that make it sound as if you think you are certain to be asked to join.

KD's is a lttle bit more expensive this year because they just redid their formal room and made some other indoor changes. But they are still one of the cheapter houses. I do know that Tri Delt and GPhi are two of the cheapest houses.
All of the information is given to you during recruitment! So don't stress about it yet, wait until you have all of the information :)

I'm pretty sure most houses do not do payment plans first semster. I know my house it takes a while to process the payment plans applications and it has to go through a process that takes about a month. Since PNMs don't even get a bid until school starts I'm pretty sure houses don't do it because it's not possible. Of course there may be a few who do and that is something to ask them. If there are financial problems you need to ask and they will help you out!

Alpha phi has first semester payment plan for new members