No, it can't be, not in your situation at least
NEC 404.2(C) is where the requirement for neutrals (grounded circuit conductors) at light switches is located:
(C) Switches Controlling Lighting Loads. The grounded
circuit conductor for the controlled lighting circuit shall be
installed at the location where switches control lighting loads
that are supplied by a grounded general-purpose branch circuit
serving bathrooms, hallways, stairways, or rooms suitable for
human habitation or occupancy as defined in the applicable
building code. Where multiple switch locations control the
same lighting load such that the entire floor area of the room
or space is visible from the single or combined switch locations,
the grounded circuit conductor shall only be required at one
location. A grounded conductor shall not be required to be
installed at lighting switch locations under any of the following
conditions:
(1) Where conductors enter the box enclosing the switch
through a raceway, provided that the raceway is large
enough for all contained conductors, including a grounded conductor
(2) Where the box enclosing the switch is accessible for the
installation of an additional or replacement cable without
removing finish materials
(3) Where snap switches with integral enclosures comply with
300.15(E)
(4) Where lighting in the area is controlled by automatic
means
(5) Where a switch controls a receptacle load
The grounded conductor shall be extended to any switch
location as necessary and shall be connected to switching devices that require line-to-neutral voltage to operate the electronics of the switch in the standby mode and shall meet the
requirements of 404.22.
Exception: The connection requirement shall become effective on January 1, 2020. It shall not apply to replacement or retrofit switches installed in locations prior to local adoption of 404.2(C) and where the
grounded conductor cannot be extended without removing finish materials. The number of electronic lighting control switches on a branch
circuit shall not exceed five, and the number connected to any feeder on
the load side of a system or main bonding jumper shall not exceed 25.
For the purpose of this exception, a neutral busbar, in compliance with
200.2(B) and to which a main or system bonding jumper is connected
shall not be limited as to the number of electronic lighting control
switches connected.
Informational Note: The provision for a (future) grounded
conductor is to complete a circuit path for electronic lighting
control devices.
For your case specifically, since the box the switch is housed in is installed into finish materials, 404.2(C) point 2's exemption does not apply to your situation, which means you'll need to go get some 14/4 and put it in if you want a switch loop there, with the black as always hot, red and blue as the switched-hots, white as neutral, and bare as ground. Since you're using "dumb"/"steam" switches (vs. "smart" switches), the neutral simply gets capped off.
Of course, ratchet freak's alternative of running a 14/2 down to the switch for power and a 14/3 back up with the switched-hots and neutral works, provided you can keep your neutrals straight in the light box that is, which is why a single-cable approach is typically preferred here.