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NexSys - Next Generation Grant, Application and Cash Management

Welcome to NexSys, the Michigan Department of Education's (MDE) electronic grant, application and cash management system!

NexSys is a web-based system providing a paperless process for submitting grant applications and completing accounting processes for federal grant applications.

NexSys Features Include:

  • One system for State and Federal grant management, and federal grant payments
  • Customizable user dashboard for ease in monitoring application activities
  • Announcements panel for keeping current on important system notices

Accessing NexSys

To begin, you need a:

  • MiLogin for Business account profile

The following MiLogin TA guide and links will assist users with gaining NexSys access:

TA - NexSys Creating MILogin for Business Instructions

 

 

 

NexSys Security Access Form

A NexSys Security Access form is required for the below listed user types only.  The form should be completed in its entirety and submitted to the email listed on the form to gain access.  Note:  All lower entity security levels are assigned and maintained by the Authorized Official or Accounting Entity Certifier, see Technical Assistance section for a guide.

Authorized Official:

  • Entity users responsible for initiating applications, submitting applications and maintaining list of users for the entity
  • An Authorized Official is an individual that can legally sign a binding agreement between the entity/organization and the State of Michigan    
  • Each entity is allowed two authorized officials

Accounting Entity Certifier:

  • Access is required for completing cash draws and submitting Federal Final Expenditure Reports (FERs)
  • Each entity may have more than two Accounting Entity Certifiers

 

NexSys Security Access Form

TA - How to Complete the Security Form Guide

 

To Remove User Access

Complete the below form and email it to cepi@michgan.gov for processing:

CEPI Removal Form

 

Technical Assistance Guides:

Application Guides

TA - NexSys Adding or Inactiving Entity Users to Organization Instructions

TA - NexSys User Security Level Roles Responsibilities

TA - NexSys Adding Entity User to Grant Application Instructions

TA - NexSys Dashboard Set-up Instructions

TA - NexSys Initiate Update Search for Grant Application Instructions

TA - NexSys Budget Pages FY2025

NexSys_External_User_Guide

NexSys_Quick_Guide_for_External_Users

NexSys_Quick_Guide_to_Budgets 

 

 

Accounting Guides

NexSys_Accounting_Requesting_Payment_Training_Guide

 

 

Questions:

  • Regarding NexSys access, email:MDE-NexSys-Applications@Michigan.gov
  • Regarding NexSys accounting functions including cash draws and final expenditure reports (FERs), email:MDE-NexSys-Accounting@Michigan.gov or call: 517-335-0505
  • Regarding specific application content or completing an application should be directed to the managing program office. Contact information for the managing program office can be found on the Cover Page within each application.