Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2020

SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

(In thousands)	Balance at Beginning of Period		Charged to Costs and Expenses		Write-offs (Recoveries) of Doubtful Accounts		Balance at End of Period
Year ended December 31, 2020:
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	7,921	$	2,261	$	1,496	$	8,686
Year ended December 31, 2019:
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	8,613	$	219	$	911	$	7,921
Year ended December 31, 2018:
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	8,250	$	672	$	309	$	8,613

(In thousands)	Balance at Beginning of Period		Charged to Costs and Expenses		Write-offs (Recoveries) of Doubtful Accounts		Balance at End of Period
Year ended December 31, 2020:
Allowance for doubtful student notes	$	21,317	$	16,529	$	18,398	$	19,448
Year ended December 31, 2019:
Allowance for doubtful student notes	$	19,361	$	19,834	$	17,878	$	21,317
Year ended December 31, 2018:
Allowance for doubtful student notes	$	21,026	$	17,858	$	19,523	$	19,361