Should I apply for housing?

I currently live at home with my dad and his place sits about 55 mins away from Davis. I was told fafsa covers housing, is this true? If so, would it be smarter for me to move closer to the campus and find a part time job out there or stay at my dads, rent free, and try to maintain my 9-5? I plan on taking a “light” load when I transfer this fall, taking as many online offerings as possible and afternoon in person classes if any.