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Student Receivables - Changes in Current and Non-Current Receivables Allowance (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Receivables [Abstract]
Recoveries of amounts previously written off	$ 1.5	$ 2.0	$ 5.8	$ 6.5

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The cash inflow from loans reinstated and recovered that were previously deemed uncollectible.

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