They were concerned about grades, dues, and hazing. Well, my grades were good, I worked to pay the dues myself, and hazing is illegal in all 50 states. As a matter of fact, all Greek organizations at SSU are non-hazing. Dues vary depending on what organization you choose to be a part of. Relatively speaking, that is cheap.
Money can be an issue for some people.
Let's face it. We re college students. We spend half of our time poor. My suggestion is to pay off your dues as soon as the semester starts. Work over your break and pay it before you have time to spend it.