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6 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2016
Dec. 12, 2016
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]    
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Oct. 31, 2016  
Entity Registrant Name ASPEN GROUP, INC.  
Entity Central Index Key 0001487198  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --04-30  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2017  
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   137,958,145
Trading Symbol ASPU