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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - $ / shares | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2016
Dividends per common share attributable to Navient Corporation | $ 0.16 | $ 0.16
Retained Earnings [Member] |  |
Dividends per common share attributable to Navient Corporation | 0.16 | 0.16
Total Stockholders' Equity [Member] |  |
Dividends per common share attributable to Navient Corporation | $ 0.16 | $ 0.16

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