Goldberg Law PC, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of American Public Education, Inc. (“American Public Education” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: APEI).

If you purchased or otherwise acquired American Public Education shares, and would like more information about the investigation, we encourage you to contact Michael Goldberg or Brian Schall, of Goldberg Law PC, 1999 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1100, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 800-977-7401, to discuss your rights without cost to you.

You can also reach us through the firm’s website at http://www.Goldberglawpc.com, or by email at info@goldberglawpc.com.

The investigation focuses on whether American Public Education and certain of its officers and/or directors violated federal securities laws. On August 8, 2017, the Company revealed that it received a Civil Investigative Demand from the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, relating to an investigation of alleged unfair or deceptive acts or practices by American Military University (“AMU”) in connection with the recruitment and retention of students and the financing of education. AMU is operated by the Company’s wholly owned operating subsidiary, American Public University System, Inc. The Civil Investigative Demand requires the production of documents and information relating to recruitment, enrollment, job placement and other matters. Following this news, American Public Education’s stock price dropped.

If you have any questions concerning your legal rights, please immediately contact Goldberg Law PC at 800-977-7401, or visit our website at http://www.Goldberglawpc.com, or email us at info@goldberglawpc.com.

Goldberg Law PC represents investors around the world, and specializes in securities class action lawsuits and shareholder rights litigation.

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