X0303 4 2009-11-08 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 2009-11-08 4 F 0 1511 33.97 D 96848 D Common Stock, par value $.01 44111.5 I By Wilkins Asset Management, Inc. Common Stock, par value $.01 250 I By son 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. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares held by his son, and this report should not be deemed an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of his son's shares for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose. /s/ Lisa G. Kessler, Attorney-in-Fact 2009-11-10