Regulatory Matters	3 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2011
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements [Abstract]
Regulatory Matters	Regulatory Matters Student Financial Aid In fiscal year 2011, University of Phoenix generated 91% of our total consolidated net revenue and more than 100% of our operating income, and 86% of its cash basis revenue for eligible tuition and fees was derived from Title IV financial aid program funds, as calculated under the 90/10 Rule. All U.S. federal financial aid programs are established by Title IV of the Higher Education Act and regulations promulgated thereunder. In August 2008, the Higher Education Act was reauthorized through September 30, 2013 by the Higher Education Opportunity Act. The U.S. Congress must periodically reauthorize the Higher Education Act and annually determine the funding level for each Title IV program. Changes to the Higher Education Act are likely to result from subsequent reauthorizations, and the scope and substance of any such changes cannot be predicted. The Higher Education Opportunity Act specifies the manner in which the U.S. Department of Education reviews institutions for eligibility and certification to participate in Title IV programs. Every educational institution involved in Title IV programs must be certified to participate and is required to periodically renew this certification. University of Phoenix was recertified in November 2009 and entered into a new Title IV Program Participation Agreement which expires December 31, 2012. Western International University was recertified in May 2010 and entered into a new Title IV Program Participation Agreement which expires September 30, 2014.

Regulatory Matters

Student Financial Aid

In fiscal year 2011, University of Phoenix generated 91% of our total consolidated net revenue and more than 100% of our operating income, and 86% of its cash basis revenue for eligible tuition and fees was derived from Title IV financial aid program funds, as calculated under the 90/10 Rule.

All U.S. federal financial aid programs are established by Title IV of the Higher Education Act and regulations promulgated thereunder. In August 2008, the Higher Education Act was reauthorized through September 30, 2013 by the Higher Education Opportunity Act. The U.S. Congress must periodically reauthorize the Higher Education Act and annually determine the funding level for each Title IV program. Changes to the Higher Education Act are likely to result from subsequent reauthorizations, and the scope and substance of any such changes cannot be predicted.

The Higher Education Opportunity Act specifies the manner in which the U.S. Department of Education reviews institutions for eligibility and certification to participate in Title IV programs. Every educational institution involved in Title IV programs must be certified to participate and is required to periodically renew this certification.

University of Phoenix was recertified in November 2009 and entered into a new Title IV Program Participation Agreement which expires December 31, 2012.

Western International University was recertified in May 2010 and entered into a new Title IV Program Participation Agreement which expires September 30, 2014.