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Defined Contribution Plans (Details) - Sallie Mae 401(k) Savings Plan - USD ($) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Requisite service period | 6 months | 1 month |  |  | 1 year
Type 1 of defined benefit contribution |  | 3.00% |  |  |
Type 2 of defined contribution plan |  | 2.00% |  |  |
Percent of core employer contribution |  | 1.00% |  |  |
Employer contribution amount |  | $ 3.8 | $ 3.1 | $ 2.8 |
Maximum |  |  |  |  |
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Employer matching contribution percentage |  | 100.00% |  |  |
Minimum |  |  |  |  |
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Employer matching contribution percentage |  | 50.00% |  |  |

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