The Challenges of Non-Resident Students in UiTM Kota Kinabalu

This article focuses on the challenges encountered by non- resident students in Universiti Teknologi MARA Sabah Branch in Kota Kinabalu, particularly students renting houses. The objectives involve identifying challenges faced by non-resident students. Employing a quantitative method, questionnaires were given to all non-resident students in the Non-Resident Students Telegram group (375 students). However, only 130 non-resident students filled out the questionnaire. The results show that the top challenges were finding a suitable house to stay in, difficulty in finding accommodation that is both cheap and near the campus, experiencing financial burden because of staying off-campus, and challenges in managing expenses and transportation reliability. The results also suggest that feeling lonely is the least likely challenge for non-resident students. The results offer valuable insights to the non-resident students in UiTM Sabah Branch, Kota Kinabalu, so that the support systems tailored to the specific needs of non-resident students can be enhanced. Overall, the challenges faced by non-resident student respondents in UiTM Sabah Branch, Kota Kinabalu, may not be too serious.