<p>They are separate-- however, please send things in as soon as you can. What’ll happen is the Admissions Office will forward a list of candidates who have been admitted and have financial need to the financial aid office, who will then begin putting together packages for ED students. Since ED is binding unless there is a financial need, you’ll need your FA package along with your ED acceptance-- which means it’s better to get things in sooner rather than later.</p>