Student Receivables - Changes in Current and Non-Current Receivables Allowance (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Recoveries of amounts previously written off	$ 2.2	$ 2.2	$ 4.9	$ 5.0

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

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