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Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Graduation fund liability
Balance as of December 31, 2013	$ 1,898
Revenue deferred	5,821
Benefit redeemed	(374)
Balance at September 30, 2014	$ 7,345

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Current year redemptions of graduation fund credits by students.

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Carrying amount (including both current and noncurrent portions of the accrual) as of the balance sheet date pertaining to graduation fund liability.

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Additional graduation fund liability generated in the current year for services to be performed in the future.

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