The financial obligations of each member enable Eta Epsilon as a chapter and Beta Theta Pi as a General Fraternity to exist and offer benefits to more than 6,500 active undergraduates and 125,000 alumni members.

One-Time Fees

• New Member Education Fee: $125.00
• Initiation Fee: $243.00

Membership Dues

• General Fraternity Dues: $129.00 ($64.50 per semester)
• Heritage Fee: $16.00 ($8.00 per semester)
• Insurance Fee: $120.00 ($60.00 per semester)
• Chapter (Local) Dues: Varies

In a new member's very first semester, he will be responsible for the following:

• New Member Education Fee: $125.00
• Initiation Fee: $243.00
• Insurance Fee: $60.00
• Chapter (Local) Dues: $47.00

What is the New Member Education Fee?
The new member education fee is a one-time charge assessed upon pledging to become a member of the Fraternity. This covers the costs of the new member manual ("Son of the Stars"), song book, CD, and risk management resources.

What is the Initiation Fee?
The initiation fee is a one-time charge assessed upon initiation into the Fraternity. This covers the cost of the membership shingle, badge, and lifetime subscription to The Beta Theta Pi magazine.

What are General Fraternity Dues?
General Fraternity dues are assessed to every collegiate member to fund education resources, administrative support, and the day-to-day operation of the General Fraternity.

What is the Heritage Fee?
The Heritage Fund was established for the maintenance and care of the Administrative Office and grounds built in Oxford, Ohio in 1994. The $3.1 million facility was paid for through the generosity of alumni contibutors.

What is the Insurance Fee?
Beta Theta Pi maintains a Fraternity-wide liability insurance policy with superior legal coverage and risk management support. The Fraternity's annual insurance fee is one of the lowest in the industry.

What are the Chapter (Local) Dues?
Chapter dues are assessed to fund the operation of the Chapter. This will go to cover the costs associated with service projects, social events, recruitment, ritual, and brotherhood functions. The amount of dues varies by semester, largely depending on the number of collegiate members.