I get what you're saying but look at it logically. I did my year 12-13 (a levels) abroad and still got in to a UK uni paying the 3K+/year so either the admission people slipped up somehow or I am classified at least by my uni as a normal home student and thus should be able to get a grant surely?
And abroad is in the EU (western europe).
I will 90% be working in the UK when I graduate and paying taxes so I should be entittled to some moneyz now when I need it! Living on £30/week sucks when a good night out costs at least £10-15 including taxi and takeaway!