Paying for college if often a struggle and it seems to only be getting harder to pay for all those things that are involved. Fees, books, supplies, room and board, tuition and even transportation all add up can be overwhelming for many people who are not prepared for the cost.
Within that last decades, typewriters have been replaced with computers, the cost of text books has gone up, many college students now own their own cars and all around campus there are more opportunities for entertainment. It all adds up and the cost of college grows every year. This increase is not only seen by students but by parents and the institutions also. Inflation in general causes everything to increase in cost already, so by the time your grand kids are ready for college, the bill will be astronomical.
The plan to save for college looks like a daunting task but if you speak with a financial professional you can manage a way to put money away for future tuition. Look into the Coverdell ESA which was once called the Education IRA.