https://collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu/apply/first-year-applicants/international-applicants/international-frequently-asked-questions
First year international students are eligible for need-based and merit-based financial aid. In fact, if you apply for need-based aid, and we offer you admission, we are committed to meeting 100% of your demonstrated financial aid. For this reason, our process is need-sensitive. With a limited amount of funds available for international students, we need to know if you think you will need aid. If you think you may require aid at any time during the four years of college, you must apply for financial aid at the same time you submit an application for the College. If you do not apply for aid, there will not be funds available after you are admitted.