<p>if someone is receiving financial aid from the federal government (PELL grant, etc) without loans (as in receiving grants) does the government care where the student lives? do they force them to live in the dorms or is the student free to live in a frat where the financial aid money will be used to pay for housing at the frat</p>
<p>I am not sure about your social dues, but definitely your room and board at the fraternity would be included as part of your total cost for school, which would be qualified for financial aid.</p>
<p>It’s funny, but every time we ask what percentage of kids on campus go Greek, the tour guide or Admissions person always sounds apologetic about having frats/sororities on campus, and reassures us there’s plenty to do without joining. It’s funny because D thinks she would enjoy joining a sorority, so for her having an active (but not overwheming) Greek scene is a plus, and not having one would be a drawback!</p>
<p>DS said he had no interest in joining a frat. Then he and his roommate got bids, and they reluctantly decided to check it out before saying no. In the end they both pledged and now DS is an officer in the frat and very happy to be a member. So never say never!</p>
<p>In my experience schools aren’t exactly honest about the importance of Greek life on campus, especially if participation is high. I’d be concerned if I heard a tour guide state that Greek life wasn’t that big on campus, when the participation rate is at or above 50%. My school seems to be actively downplaying the role of Greek life on tours and in general campus appearance (they removed all Greek letters from the buildings). I find this to be misleading and very dishonest. So don’t always trust what tour guides and admissions people tell you. They are trying to get you to come to the school and in some places will distort the truth to make it seem more appealing.</p>