Not true from what I know. Cornell is need blind for admissions and meets full need for all accepted students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The school does include Direct Loans in the financial aid package, and expects a student contribution as well.
@compmom could you please show where you found that Cornell does not meet full need? Because sometimes schools do change policies…
But as noted…the school is need blind for admissions for U.S. citizens and permanent residents. So admissions will not see your financial aid information…ever.