Each fraternity and sorority is self-supporting from dues paid by its members. Fraternity and sorority financial obligations vary, depending on whether the chapter has a live-in house, a meal plan, social dues and national dues. Other costs related to membership in a Greek organization include one-time new membership fees to cover initiation expenses and establishment in the national organization. For chapters with facilities or houses, there may also be a live-out fee for members who choose not to reside in the house. Most organizations have payment plans as well as merit based and need-based scholarships. It is best to contact a fraternity or sorority directly to inquire about financial obligations. IFC fraternity and Panhellenic sorority housing costs are very competitive with living in Berkeley or in the University's residential dorms. For Spring 2003, the average yearly cost of living in an IFC fraternity was $5,500. The average yearly cost for Panhellenic sororities was $6600. When compared to University housing in which a double occupancy room in the Unit 1 dorms with a standard meal plan costs $9995 per year, living in a fraternity or sorority becomes a very affordable housing option.