FAQs

I'm from out-of-state but go to college here. Am I eligible?: Sorry, only students with New York State residency can qualify. However, the Jacobus Center can offer you services on sliding fee basis that can fit your budget.

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Family Planning Benefit Program - Teens & College Students

1. What if I’m under 21 years old?: If you are under 21 years old, your eligibility may be based on your own income, not your parents' income.

2. What if my parents have health insurance that covers me?: The Jacobus Center accepts many kinds of health insurance so your parents' health insurance can probably be used to cover your services.

However, if you have confidentiality concerns and don't want to use your parents' insurance, you can apply for the Family Planning Benefit Program and may receive free services. Your parents and their insurance company will not be informed that you have applied for the Family Planning Benefit Program.

3. Is my parents' income used to decide if I’m eligible for the FPBP?: No, your application will be based on your own income, and your parents' income won't count.

4. Am I eligible if I go to college here but I'm from another part of New York State?: The Family Planning Benefit Program is a New York State health program. You must be a New York State resident to apply. Your legal address (probably your parents' address) must be in New York State in order to be eligible. This is the same kind of residency requirement that is used for financial aid if you are attending a SUNY college or local community college in New York State.

5. I'm from out-of-state but go to college here. Am I eligible?: Sorry, only students with New York State residency can qualify. However, the Jacobus Center can offer you services on sliding fee basis that can fit your budget.