================================================================================ SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 6, 2003 STRAYER EDUCATION, INC. ----------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 000-21039 52-1975978 ------------------------------- ---------------- ------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Number) Identification No.) 1100 Wilson Boulevard Suite 2500 Arlington, VA 22209 ---------------------------------------------- ----- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (703) 247-2500 Not applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) ================================================================================ Item 5. Other Events. On January 6, 2003 Strayer Education, Inc. announced that Strayer University has received final approval from the Tennessee Higher Education Commission to operate campuses in the cities of Nashville and Memphis. Strayer University intends to open campuses in both cities commencing in the spring 2003 quarter. The January 6, 2003 Press Release is attached hereto as an exhibit and incorporated herein by reference. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. 99.01 Press Release dated January 6, 2003 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Strayer Education, Inc. Date: January 6, 2003 By: /s/ Steven A. McArthur -------------------------- Steven A. McArthur Senior Vice President and General Counsel EXHIBIT INDEX EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION ---------------- ----------------------------- 99.01 Press Release dated January 6, 2003