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Defined Contribution Plans	12 Months Ended
Defined Contribution Plans	Dec. 31, 2019
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Defined Contribution Plans	Defined Contribution Plans We participate in a defined contribution plan which is intended to qualify under section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Sallie Mae 401(k) Savings Plan covers substantially all employees. After six months of service, we match 100 percent of the first five percent of contributions for eligible employees. For the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, we contributed $7 million, $5 million and $5 million, respectively, to this plan.