X0303 4 2009-03-25 0 0001201792 AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION INC APEI 0001333510 Wilkins Harry T 111 W. CONGRESS STREET CHARLES TOWN WV 25414 0 1 0 0 EVP, Chief Financial Officer Common Stock, par value $.01 103859 D Common Stock, par value $.01 2009-03-25 4 S 0 500 41.36 D 46111.5 I By Wilkins Asset Management, Inc. The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 Sales Plan adopted by the reporting person on March 19, 2009, which is intended to comply with Rule 10b5-1. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership, except to the extent of his pecuniary benefit, of the securities owned by Wilkins Asset Management, Inc., and this report shall not be deemed an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of the securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose. /s/ Lisa G. Kessler, Attorney-in-Fact 2009-03-25