Form 4 Filing for Granetta B. Blevins

This filing reports a transaction by Granetta B. Blevins, a director at AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION INC. On May 22, 2026, Ms. Blevins acquired 2135 shares of common stock with a par value of $.01. This acquisition was made at a price of $0.00 per share, as indicated by transaction code "A". Following this transaction, Ms. Blevins holds a total of 60080 shares. The filing also includes a Power of Attorney (Exhibit 24) designating Angela Selden, Edward Codispoti, and Thomas Beckett as attorneys-in-fact for Ms. Blevins. This Power of Attorney authorizes them to execute and file necessary Forms 3, 4, and 5 on her behalf, in accordance with Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Power of Attorney remains effective until Ms. Blevins is no longer required to file these forms or until it is revoked. The director compensation policy notes that non-employee directors receive annual equity awards that vest on the anniversary of the award date or the date of the next annual meeting.