{"url_path":"/sec/apei/10-q/2026/item-1a","section_key":"item-1a","section_title":"Item 1A Risk Factors","topic":"sec","document":{"doc_type":"10-Q","doc_date":"2026-05-11","source_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1201792/0001201792-26-000008-index.html","accession_number":"0001201792-26-000008","cik":"0001201792","ticker":"APEI","issuer_name":"AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION INC","edgar_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1201792/0001201792-26-000008-index.html","primary_entity_key":"0001201792","primary_entity_name":"AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION INC"},"word_count":123,"has_tables":true,"body_markdown":"Item 1A. Risk Factors\n\nAn investment in our stock involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider the risks set forth in the “Risk Factors” section of our Annual Report and the other information set forth in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, our Annual Report, and the additional information in the other reports we file with the SEC. If any of the risks contained in those reports actually occur, our business, results of operation, financial condition, and liquidity could be harmed, the value of our securities could decline, and you could lose all or part of your investment. There have been no material changes in the risk factors set forth in the “Risk Factors” section of our Annual Report.\n\n29"}