Fairfax EggBank Travel Donor Program: Everything You Need to Know

The Fairfax EggBank Travel Donor Program allows women from across the United States to participate in our egg donation process by traveling to one of our selected partner clinics for the retrieval phase.  

Once approved, you and a companion (18+) will travel to a clinic for the final stages of the donation cycle, where we’ll cover your travel, accommodations, and offer a stipend for your time.  

What are the eligibility requirements for the Travel Donor Program?

To be eligible for the travel program, you have to: 

• Be between the ages of 19 and 30
• Have a BMI between 18 and 29
• Hold a minimum of a high school diploma or GED
• Be eligible to work in the U.S.
• Provide 3 generations of your family medical history
• Be able to travel to one of our participating clinics
• Have a Real ID or valid passport (required for domestic travel starting May 7, 2025)
• Be able to travel and stay near a clinic for 6–8 days
• Have a companion (18+) available to travel with you

What’s Covered by the Travel Donor Program?

Fairfax EggBank covers the following travel expenses for you and your companion: 

• Roundtrip flight or mileage reimbursement if you’re driving
• Hotel accommodations (think, sharing a room with your companion; breakfast may be included)
• $50/day stipend for each day you’re at the retrieval location (includes travel days)
• $100 transportation stipend for rides to/from the clinic or airport

What’s the Travel Egg Donation Process Like?

Step 1: Apply Online

Start with an application on our website. If you’re a potential match, a donor coordinator will reach out to schedule a virtual interview and info session. 

Step 2: Screening

You’ll complete a combination of local and clinic-based screenings, including: 

• Medical evaluation
• Virtual mental health screening
• Same-day travel may be arranged for your in-person clinic appointment

Step 3: Donation Cycle & Travel

Once accepted, you’ll start hormone medications and monitor your body’s response through local appointments. When it’s time for your retrieval, you’ll travel to the selected clinic for 6–8 days. 

What Happens at the Retrieval Location?

• You and your companion will travel to the clinic city and stay nearby.
• The retrieval itself is a brief procedure (about 20 minutes), but you’ll be at the clinic for approximately 2 hours, including prep and recovery.
• Your companion is required to stay with you on retrieval day and for two days after.
• A follow-up appointment may be scheduled to ensure you’re cleared to return home safely.

Where Will I Travel?

Our current partner clinic locations include: 

• Fairfax, VA
• Dallas, TX
• Oak Brook, IL
• Newport Beach, CA
• Columbia, SC
• Greenville, SC
• Summerville, SC

Clinic placement is based on availability and your travel logistics. Your coordinator will help match you with the most convenient clinic for your trip. 

Why Consider Becoming a Travel Donor?

There’s no one reason to become a travel egg donor—and no wrong one. Our Travel Donor Program is an opportunity to: 

• Make a meaningful impact on someone’s family-building journey
• Travel to a new city (with support every step of the way)
• Receive compensation and coverage for your time and efforts
• Be supported by a dedicated team from application through recovery

FAQs for Travel Egg Donation

How do I apply?

Start by submitting the online application. If you’re a potential match, we’ll set up a virtual interview and walk you through what’s next. 

What does screening involve?

You’ll complete a local medical evaluation, a virtual mental health screening, and one in-person clinic visit. We coordinate everything, including travel. 

What’s the donation cycle like as a travel donor?

Once approved, you’ll take hormone injections (we’ll teach you how). You’ll have local monitoring visits, then travel for retrieval when the time is right. 

How long will I be away?

Expect to stay near the clinic for 5–8 days. Your companion needs to stay with you the whole time. 

What’s covered by the travel donor program?

We pay for flights or mileage, hotel, daily stipends for food and expenses, and $100 for local transport. 

What happens on retrieval day?

The procedure takes about 20 minutes, with a few hours at the clinic total. You’ll rest at the hotel afterward with your companion nearby.

Can I choose the clinic location I travel to?

We’ll work with you to find the best option from our list of partner clinics based on availability and travel logistics. 

Do I need a Real ID or passport?

Yes, starting May 7, 2025, either a Real ID or passport is required for domestic flights. 

Who supports me through this?

A dedicated coordinator will guide you through every step—from application through recovery—and is always available for questions. 

Donating Matters, No Matter Where You Live

Considering egg donation—especially through our Travel Donor Program—is a personal decision that involves time, travel, and reflection. Whether you’re exploring it for financial reasons, a desire to help others, or both, you deserve clear information and compassionate support.  

We’re here to walk you through every step, answer your questions, and make sure you have what you need to decide if this path is right for you.