Things you should use your student loan to pay for: Books and supplies; Room and board (meal plans) Off-campus housing; Transportation (gas, bus pass, etc.) Computers; Any equipment you need for classes; Sheets and towels and Things you should not use your student loan to pay for: Pizza and beer for your roomies; Spring break travel; Taking your family out to dinner; Buying a new Mercedes; An outfit for a friend’s wedding; Cleaning services; Entertainment
