This report presents the goals and intentions of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) for the next 5 years. It describes the development of this plan, the place of NASFAA in environmental and historical contexts, and how the plan will be implemented and monitored. Goals for NASFAA activities include to: (1) educate legislators and administrators on the economic, social, and cultural benefits of higher education and the investment value of financial aid funding; (2) assume a leadership role in public policy issues; (3) maintain an active role in the review and development of effective need analysis systems and promote standardization of delivery systems; (4) review, develop, and enhance NASFAA professional development opportunities; (5) review, develop, and enhance NASFAA publications and methods of information dissemination; (6) coordinate program and activities with local associations; (7) assist institutions in evaluating alternative methods of managing financial aid; (8) serve as a national leader and clearinghouse for the collection of student aid data and assist institutions in developing baseline data for their internal use; (9) strengthen accountability and standards of performance; (10) coordinate training; (11) promote early awareness and planning; (12) raise public awareness of education; and (13) educate the public on the value of student aid as an investment. (JLS)