It's a completely broken system, I have exactly the same issue. The expectation is that your parents pay your way through, regardless of how many kids and other outgoings they have. In my personal situation, my family would not afford to eat if they were to pay for accommodation and food etc. which is why I have had to chose London unis only, so I can commute.The only other way is to get a job, and go for the cheapest accommodation and food you can find. Tbh, I now understand why so many students are drug dealers...Good luck.