I got my LTC in Boston as a college student using off campus apt. Applied in Back Bay. Pretty straightforward but had to shoot a “qualification“ out at Deer Island or some other godforsaken place where BPD has a range. 10 degrees outside, the cop hands me a 4” 38 (60s vintage) and a target. He rummages around in an old coffee can for some rounds (no two of which were the same). He tells me to out and shoot and bring the target back when finished. I was shaking from the cold and nerves but somehow managed to shoot well enough and he signed off. Go apply, don’t get hung up on the location. Buy a small handgun safe and attach a copy of the receipt to the application, not required, but shows knowledge of the storage laws and that you’ve committed to follow them. You want to settle any thoughts they might have about a student just leaving a g around the apt. As for the off campus apt., as long as not college affiliated you are good to go. Good luck!