It’s no secret that those who wish to pursue higher education will have a difficult time when it comes to tuition. A handful of hard-working students might get a scholarship, but not everyone is that lucky.

For everyone else, the question of whether to get a loan or work while studying is not an easy one. Naturally, they might turn to their families to ask for help given that tuition costs an average of $11,260 per year for state colleges and $41,426 for private colleges.

As a parent or a grandparent, you have the option of helping them out in a variety of ways. If you’re planning on saving up for someone’s education you should start as soon as possible since it won’t be a quick and easy journey.

We’ve put together a list of ways to save for your child or grandchild’s education. Take a look!