Exhibit 99.3

Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350,
as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. on Form 10-Q for the period ended May 3, 2003 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Laura A. Weil, Chief Financial Officer of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc., certify to the best of my knowledge, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. (S) 1350, as adopted pursuant to (S) 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
   
2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.

/s/ Laura A. Weil

Laura A. Weil
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
June 12, 2003

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. and will be retained by American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.