Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Is Investigating American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) on Behalf of Stockholders and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is investigating potential claims against American Public Education, Inc. APEI. Our investigation concerns whether APEI has violated the federal securities laws and/or engaged in other unlawful business practices.

On August 8, 2017, APEI revealed that, on August 3, 2017, the Company received a Civil Investigative Demand, or CID, from the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, dated July 31, 2017, relating to an investigation of alleged unfair or deceptive acts or practices by one of its subsidiaries, AMU, in connection with the recruitment and retention of students and the financing of education.

Following this news, shares of APEI fell $2.70, or nearly 12.5%, to close at $18.95 per share on August 9, 2017.

If you purchased or otherwise acquired APEI securities and suffered a loss, have information, would like to learn more about these claims, or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Brandon Walker or Melissa Fortunato by email at investigations@bespc.com, or telephone at (212) 355-4648, or by filling out this contact form. There is no cost or obligation to you.

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is a New York-based law firm concentrating in commercial and securities litigation. For additional information concerning our investigation into American Public Education, Inc., please go to http://www.bespc.com/americanpubliceducation. For additional information about Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., please go to www.bespc.com.

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