<p>Can someone tell me how and when to apply ED to a school?</p>
<p>Also how to search for financial aid</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>Since different schools have different deadlines, it would depend on the school you are applying to. The best way to find that information is to go to that school's website and browse through their admissions page. Find their admissions timeline and you'll be able to see the dates for the ED and RD deadlines. </p>
<p>Usually, on the application form, there is a question regarding whether you are applying ED or RD. You'd make your selection, fill out the application, and turn it in by the corresponding deadline. Simple as that. Now would be the best time to set up a timeline for senior year so you know when deadlines are. There may be others who have more experience with ED that can give you pointers.</p>
<p>As for your second question, financial aid is something you apply for using the FAFSA or Profile. The application for the FAFSA is usually available in the fall, but you can't submit until January 1, 2008. You'll need your parents tax, income information, etc.</p>
<p>There is a difference between financial aid and scholarships. Financial aid you use the FAFSA and comes from the school and government. Scholarships are sometimes from the school, but you can find plenty of outside scholarships from private organizations. A good starting point is to sign up for scholarship search engines like Fastweb.com or ScholarshipExperts.com. You can sign up for other websites as well and compare scholarship opportunities. Deadlines come and go throughout the year, so now would be a great time to add scholarship deadlines to your senior year timeline as well. </p>
<p>You should visit your high school career resource center often for news on local scholarships. Those will be your best bet as the applicant pools are much smaller. I hope this helps!</p>