Exhibit 99.3

September 2016 TICKER: APEI EXCHANGE: NASDAQ American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: APEI) is a leading education services provider founded to prepare adult learners for service and leadership in a diverse global economy. APEI offers respected, innovative and affordable educational programs and services to students, universities and partner organizations through wholly owned subsidiaries: American Public University System (APUS) and Hondros College of Nursing (HCON). Together, these accredited institutions serve more than 90,000 learners worldwide and offer over 100 degree programs in fields ranging from homeland security, military studies, intelligence, and criminal justice to technology, business administration, public health, nursing and liberal arts. APEI Strategy Our strategy builds on the core strengths of quality, affordability and innovation, which have helped establish our reputation for leadership and innovation. Moving forward, our plan is to continue expanding our presence in military, public service and civilian communities primarily through a focus on building relationships and referrals. As the higher education landscape changes, we intend to promote the success of our students through technological innovation, expand our program offerings, especially in high-demand fields, and actively pursue promising new frontiers in education through strategic partnerships, investments and acquisitions. 94% EMPLOYERS SURVEYED feel AMU/APU graduates possess field specific academic skills1 88% EMPLOYERS SURVEYED would hire another AMU/APU graduate1 95% ALUMNI SURVEYED would recommend AMU/APU to a friend or colleague2 90% ALUMNI SURVEYED either completely or very satisfied with education received3 $303,896 $327,910 $70,438 $42,323 $42,034 $350,020 $40,877 $40,757 $297,904 $329,479 $57,211 $313,516 $61,030 $271,655 $32,414 $59,414 $237,603 $52,924 $260,377 $198,891 2012 2014 2015 2015 2014 2012 2013 2011 2013 2011 2015 2014 2012 2013 2011 2015 2014 2012 2013 2011 Net Income Attributable to Common Stockholders Total Assets Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities Revenue 1. APUS Alumni Employer Survey, 2010–2015. 2. Public four-year, in-state undergraduate data is provided by the College Board’s Trends in College Pricing 2014. Graduate information is provided by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Digest of Educational Statistics 2012-13 data. Annual estimates are based on total institutional costs (published tuition, required fees, and books) assuming 30 undergraduate or 18 graduate-level semester credit hours. 3. APUS End of Program Survey, 2015. Contact: Chris Symanoskie, Vice President, Investor Relations 703-334-3880 or csymanoskie@apus.edu NOTE: Past performance is not indicative of future results. Additional information, including important details about risk factors, can be found in APEI’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, www.sec.gov.

APUS American Public University System An online institution of higher learning serving the needs of military, public service and civilian communities through American Military University (AMU) and American Public University (APU). Enrollment and Registrations For the three months ended September 30, 2016 2015 % Change Net Course Registrations by New Students 12,300 15,900 -23% Net Course Registrations1 84,600 94,200 -10% For the nine months ended September 30, 2016 2015 % Change Net Course Registrations by New Students 35,400 44,200 -20% Net Course Registrations 262,400 282,800 -7% As of September 30, 2016 2015 % Change Active Student Enrollement2 91,000 99,000 -8%