Operating Leases - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
APEI Segment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Rent expense	$ 584	$ 1,094	$ 1,666
HCON Segment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Rent expense	$ 2,528	$ 2,347	$ 2,212

Amount of rent expense incurred for leased assets, including but not limited to, furniture and equipment, that is not directly or indirectly associated with the manufacture, sale or creation of a product or product line.

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