Four out of five Irish parents contribute more than 400 euro a month to support one child with their college expenses.
Research carried out by the Irish League of Credit Unions, shows parents are saving for up to 8 years to put one child through college.
The survey's also found that the majority of Irish students are working throughout the academic year to help fund their studies.
Head of Communications with the Irish League of Credit Unions, Mandy Johnston, says many people enlist their services in order to meet the costs of sending a child to college:
