American Public Education (APEI) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for May 22, 2026, to be held virtually for shareholder participation.

• Shareholders are encouraged to review proxy materials and vote by May 21, 2026.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of six director nominees to serve until the next annual meeting or until successors are qualified.

• Advisory vote on executive compensation for named executive officers.

• Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

• Proxies may vote on other business as may properly come before the meeting.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Six nominees for board election: Granetta B. Blevins, Michael D. Braner, Anna M. Fabrega, Daniel S. Pianko, Angela K. Selden, and Richard J. Statuto.