Spring break can cost as little as $200 or as much as $1,000, depending on your plans. It really just depends on the quality of your hotel and how far you travel. If you're smart, you worked all summer so you can stay in a nice beachside hotel. If you're like me and not so smart, you're probably begging your parents a few weeks in advance hoping to snag an inexpensive inside cabin on a cruise to the Caribbean. Last minute plans can be great or they could turn into a Spring Breakers kind of fiasco. 

Money isn't the only problem. If you're the kid who can easily ignore your parents wishes, good for you. You get to do what you want when you want. If you're like me and not only depend on your parents for money, but also feel the need to obey them, making plans is a little tougher. PCB? No. Cruise? No. Visit my grandparents in another country? Maybe. It's tough to have a father who wants you to go home and study calculus for a week. That's what he considers a spring break spent right. 

If you're looking for a parent and wallet approved spring break, here are a few suggestions:

• Visit a friend at college who has a different spring break. It won't cost a lot since you'll be staying with a friend and stealing their food. This is a good option if you're on a budget but still want to party.
• Visit a friend who lives in another state. You won't get to party but their parent's will most likely feed you. 
• Go on a short one or two day road trip somewhere close that you've always wanted to visit with your friends. You can get a cheap motel and eat cheap food but you won't spend a lot of money for a few days of fun. 
• Go skiing at a nearby resort. It's a one day trip and it's a little colder but it's still much cheaper than a spring break. 
• Go to a concert and get really good seats. Most of us can't usually afford that but good seats will be less than a good spring break trip. 
• Convince your parents to go on a family vacation. If they can afford to spend the time and money, you'll get a fun trip out of it and you won't have as much trouble convincing them. 

While all of these have much less money coming out of your pocket, you can still have a week well spent. Staying home will probably be the the least expensive option and your family will love seeing you. You're also likely to go back to school with more money and clothes than when you left. Sometimes it's good to be back in your old bed, eating home cooked meals and spending time with those who love you the most.