Meeting 100% of demonstrated need is not the same as being need-blind. Schools that meet 100% of demonstrated need will offer every accepted student a financial aid package that bridges the gap between the student"s ability to pay and the cost of attendance at the school. This addresses the financial aid aspect of an application. On the other hand, being need-blind has an impact on who a college or university admits in the first place. Schools that are need-aware will prioritize applicants who are able to pay full tuition, or close to it. Need-blind schools, on the other hand, do not take financial need into account when they decide who to accept. So, rather than affecting how much they offer students, need-blind admissions affects who they let in in the first place.