X0609 4 2026-10-27 0001201792 AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION INC APEI 0001199915 Goodman Shira false 111 WEST CONGRESS STREET CHARLES TOWN WV 25414 1 0 0 0 0 Common Stock, par value $.01 2026-10-27 4 A 0 1351 0 A 1351 D Under the director compensation policy for non-employee directors of American Public Education, Inc. (the "Company"), the Company's Management Development & Compensation Committee annually grants each non-employee director an award of restricted common stock of the Company having a value of $110,000 on the date of grant. The Company granted Ms. Goodman a prorated award based on her appointment to the Company's Board of Directors effective as of October 27, 2026. The shares vest on the earlier of May 22, 2027 and immediately prior to the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Edward H. Codispoti, Attorney-in-Fact 2026-10-29