Postgraduate Loan eligibility for Traveller

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone could help.
I am hoping to study on a Masters course starting September 2019.
Looking in to Postgraduate Loans from SFE, to be eligible for one it says:
"you’ve been living in the UK, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man for 3 years before starting your course"
It also basically says the same thing in the guidance for a Career Development Loan.
I am currently travelling Australia, and will be visiting India and South America before returning to the UK in April 2019.
I have lived in England all my life and will continue to live there after my travels.
My question is: does travelling around the world for 2 years class as 'living' outside of the UK?
I still have a UK bank account and am registered at my mum's address in the UK for postal purposes etc.
My point is, all of my work and accommodation contracts are temporary. I will not be permanently based anywhere but the UK.
I hope this makes sense.

Thanks,

Hayley

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You need to prove to them your absence from the UK is only temporary and that it remains your residence. Things to do with your address and evidence such as a return plane ticket or things that emphasise the temp nature of your trip will help. That should be fine.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/assessing-ordinary-residence-nationality-policy-guidance