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Subsequent Event Subsequent Event (Details) (Subsequent Event [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2015
Apr. 17, 2015
Subsequent Event [Member]
   
Subsequent Event [Line Items]    
Future sale of Private Education Loans   $ 753us-gaap_ContinuingInvolvementWithTransferredFinancialAssetsPrincipalAmountOutstanding
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Gain on sale of loans, net of costs and adjustments $ 78us-gaap_GainLossOnSalesOfLoansNet
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Percentage of premium on loan sale   1050.00%slm_Percentageofpremiumonloansale
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