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Student Receivables - Changes in Current and Non-Current Receivables Allowance (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Receivables [Abstract]
Recoveries of amounts previously written off	$ 7.5	$ 7.8	$ 8.8

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

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