Today, more and more institutions are considering the benefits going paperless. However, careful consideration is needed to ensure that a paperless environment will become faster, easier, and more efficient. This presentation will focus on the planning stages necessary for implementing Banner Document Management Suite (BDMS) in the Financial Aid Office. The presentation will begin with an introduction to the Banner Document Management Suite product, how it integrates with banner, and an explanation of BDMS terminology. It will continue with a step by step approach to configuring BDMS to store and retrieve financial aid documents. The presentation will conclude with a discussion of important considerations and decisions that will need to be made during the implementation process. This session is recommended for anyone planning to convert their department into a paperless environment, and it is especially recommended for schools who are considering BDMS as their document management system.