<p>Being 100% need-blind and meeting 100% demonstrated aid are very different things. A university is either 100% need-blind or 0% need-blind. UChicago does not meet 100% demonstrated aid (except for international students). International students who are accepted by UChicago will be provided with 100% demonstrated aid. However, admissions process at UChicago is not need-blind.</p>
<p>It is certainly possible to work part-time and meet all of your expenses through financial aid and salary. In fact, the vast majority of UChicago students I know work part-time during an entire academic year.</p>