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Segment Reporting - Core Earnings Adjustments to GAAP (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Sep. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2013
Mar. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Sep. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2012
Mar. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Summary of "Core Earnings" Adjustments to GAAP                      
Income tax (expense) benefit $ (129) $ (136) $ (299) $ (211) $ (157) $ (104) $ (169) $ (68) $ (776) $ (498) $ (328)
Net effect from discontinued operations 59 8 38 1     (1)   106 (2) 35
Net income (loss) attributable to SLM Corporation 270 260 543 346 348 188 292 112 1,418 939 633
Total Adjustments [Member]
                     
Summary of "Core Earnings" Adjustments to GAAP                      
Core Earnings adjustments to GAAP                 230 (221) (561)
Income tax (expense) benefit                 (96) 99 219
Net effect from discontinued operations                 (6) (1) (2)
Net income (loss) attributable to SLM Corporation                 128 (123) (344)
Total Adjustments [Member] | Net Impact of Derivative Accounting [Member]
                     
Summary of "Core Earnings" Adjustments to GAAP                      
Core Earnings adjustments to GAAP                 243 (194) (540)
Total Adjustments [Member] | Net Impact of Goodwill and Acquired Intangibles [Member]
                     
Summary of "Core Earnings" Adjustments to GAAP                      
Core Earnings adjustments to GAAP                 $ (13) $ (27) $ (21)