The condition of prison postsecondary education was assessed through fieldwork (onsite observations and mailed surveys to determine experiences and attitudes of former inmate students and the state of postsecondary education in the Nation), readings, individual interviews, group meetings, and practical experiences. Findings indicate that postsecondary programming in prisons has doubled in the last 5 years, with much of the growth occurring during 1973 and 1974. Though a few States project a shrinking postsecondary program offering, most feel that the next 5 years will see growth in postsecondary programs, including enrollment and sophistication. While funding is a primary concern, many States have not used the full range of funding opportunities available. For the most part, there is no practical research being conducted by either the correctional systems or the colleges involved in prison postsecondary programs, so there is no clear evidence regarding the benefits, strengths, and weaknesses of the programs. There has also been little communication between those involved in the various postsecondary programs. The proposed model for a postsecondary education program has the following main components: need analysis, resource search, staff-community involvement, delineation of goals and objectives, an operations profile, transitional programming, and program evaluation. It is recommended that a resource/clearinghouse be established to encourage the growth and exchange of knowledge in the field. Survey forms and tabular data are appended, and about 200 bibliographic entries are provided.