Veterans Affairs (VA) Approved Certificate Programs

The programs below have been approved for the training of veterans and other eligible persons, at our partner school Noble Desktop, using the Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33), the Veteran Readiness and Employment Program (Chapter 31), and the Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (Chapter 35).

When using the Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33), the courses are available at Noble Desktop's location in NYC. You may be eligible for housing benefits; reach out to the VA to confirm your eligibility or for any questions about the status of your benefits.

Contact us at hello@nobledesktop.com for more information about the programs.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website.

Read Frequently Asked Questions at the bottom of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I register for a course using the GI Bill?

You can enroll in one of our eligible programs by completing the below steps:

  1. Select the program from our list of VA Eligible Certificate Programs.
  2. Click “Enroll” next to your preferred schedule.
  3. Click “Proceed to Checkout” and select the “Veterans Affairs” option. Enter your own first name, last name, email, and phone number. Make sure the listed student information is correct.
  4. Click “Place Order” to complete your registration.

Prior to the start of the class, you will need to provide us with a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) in order for us to certify your enrollment with Veterans Affairs. This can be sent to support@creativelive.com. We will be in touch shortly after your registration to confirm additional information related to your registration.

I want to make sure my schedule will qualify me for full-time benefits. Can I check in advance?

Yes. Please email support@creativelive.com to have our School Certifying Official review your schedule and confirm whether you will be considered a full-time student.

Can I attend multiple VA Eligible Certificate Programs at Noble Desktop?

Yes! As long as your benefits cover it and you finish one program before starting the next, you are welcome to come back for more of our courses.

May I use the GI Bill to enroll in two VA Eligible Certificate Programs at once?

No. You can attend two programs sequentially, but you cannot have two overlapping enrollments.

How do I register for a course using Chapter 31?

Please have your counselor submit a training authorization for one of our eligible programs through Tungsten. If they need assistance, they can email hello@nobledesktop.com to connect about registration.

Once the authorization has been submitted, you can then enroll in one of our eligible programs by completing the below steps:

  1. Select the program from our list of VA Eligible Certificate Programs.
  2. Click “Enroll” next to your preferred schedule.
  3. Click “Proceed to Checkout” and select the “Veterans Affairs” option. Enter your own first name, last name, email, and phone number. Make sure the listed student information is correct.
  4. Click “Place Order” to complete your registration.

We will be in touch shortly after your registration to confirm additional information related to your registration.

Does Noble Desktop accept Chapter 35?

Yes, all our VA Eligible Certificate Programs are eligible for Chapter 35. 

Please note that Chapter 35 payments will not necessarily cover the full cost of your program on their own, and most students need a separate source of funding to pay for their program. Learn more about Chapter 35 rates.

How do I register for a course using Chapter 35?

You can register for one of our VA Eligible Certificate Programs using our standard student registration process. After you enter your payment details and check out, please email a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) to support@creativelive.com. We will then certify your registration with the VA.

I have partial GI Bill benefits (90% or less). Can I still take classes at Noble?

Yes. Please email support@creativelive.com when you register and let us know what percentage of benefits you have. We can either share a payment link where you can pay the balance on your tuition, or set up a payment plan if needed.

Does Noble Desktop accept VET TEC?

No, we are not eligible for VET TEC.

I am eligible to have hardware and/or software funded by the VA through my Chapter 31 benefits. How do I find out what I'll need for my program at Noble Desktop?

All of our VA Approved courses require access to a PC or Mac (laptop or desktop). Required software is listed on the course pages. For more specific technical specifications and recommendations, please email support@creativelive.com. Please note that while we can provide general tech requirements, we cannot provide information on pricing, purchasing options, or options and/or recommendations for equipment not included in our general tech requirements.

I want to speak with someone about my VA registration. Is there a phone number I can call?

Yes. Please call 302-217-6585 during our regular business hours or book a Zoom appointment to speak with a training representative.

I have a question about my benefits payments. Where can I get help with that?

You can reach out to the GI Bill hotline at 888-442-4551. Learn more about how to contact the VA.

Are there any resources where I can learn more about the GI Bill and other VA education benefits?

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