Can I use a student loan to pay for off campus living, if the college doesn't offer housing?

The school I'm going to is a technical college and doesn't offer housing but they do have apartments right across from the school from rent. I have the option of staying home and commuting back and forth from school which is a no because what can I learn about Independence if I stay home so this is my only option. I just want to make sure that this is possible to rent the apartment while I'm in school.