American Public Education CFO files Form 3 showing zero ownership

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) filed a Form 3 initial statement of beneficial ownership for Edward H. Codispoti, its EVP & Chief Financial Officer. The filing states that no securities are beneficially owned as of the event date 10/20/2025.

The form was filed by one reporting person and includes Exhibit 24 – Power of Attorney. This is a routine Section 16 filing establishing the officer’s baseline ownership on record.

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SEC Form 3

FORM 3

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Codispoti Edward H

(Last) (First) (Middle)

111 WEST CONGRESS STREET

(Street)

CHARLES TOWN WV 25414

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
10/20/2025

3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION INC [ APEI ]

4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP & Chief Financial Officer

5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4)	2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4)	3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4)	2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4)		4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

Remarks:

Exhibit 24 - Power of Attorney

No securities are beneficially owned.

	/s/ Edward H. Codispoti	10/21/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did APEI (APEI) file?

An initial Form 3 under Section 16 for its EVP & CFO, Edward H. Codispoti.

What ownership did the APEI CFO report on Form 3?

The filing states no securities are beneficially owned.

What is the event date on the APEI Form 3?

The event date is 10/20/2025.

Was the Form 3 filed by one or multiple reporting persons?

It was filed by one reporting person.

What is the reporting person’s relationship to APEI?

He is an Officer serving as EVP & Chief Financial Officer.

Does the Form 3 include any exhibits?

Yes, it includes Exhibit 24 – Power of Attorney.