| Cover | Sep. 14, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Sep. 14, 2021 |
| Entity File Number | 001-38175 |
| Entity Registrant Name | ASPEN GROUP, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001487198 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 27-1933597 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 276 Fifth Avenue |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 505 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | New York |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NY |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 10001 |
| City Area Code | (646) |
| Local Phone Number | 448-5144 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.001 par value |
| Trading Symbol | ASPU |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
