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Amount before tax of gain (loss) not previously recognized resulting from the disposal of a discontinued operation.

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The net cash inflow or outflow during the period for the aggregate increase (decrease) associated with funds and investments that are not available for withdrawal or use (such as assets held in escrow or contractually limited as to use or disposition) and are associated with underlying transactions that are classified as investing activities.

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The cash outflow associated with purchasing loans held for investment purposes during the period.

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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Dec. 11, 2018	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax		$ 265		$ 0	$ 32,979	$ 0
Payments to Acquire Loans Held-for-investment	$ 10,000				$ 10,000	$ 0
Contract Receivable, Due after One Year, Weighted Average Interest Rate	4.00%
Loans Held-for-sale, Maturity Date	Jan. 01, 2022
Earn Out Term	10 years
Earn Out Maximum	$ 20,000
Carrington Operations [Member]
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax			$ 11,100
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash and Investments			9,900
DeVry University Operations [Member]
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax			21,700
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash and Investments			$ 39,000