HCC's Education Center at MacDill AFB is open to both civilians and military personnel; however, active duty military are always given priority in registering for classes.

The program at MacDill is based on five 8-week terms per academic year. Classes are held in the evenings and on weekends in Base-provided classrooms.

Students may register at any HCC campus, online via the web registration or by phone, if eligible. Military personnel and dependents may register at the Base. Students may take classes at MacDill while enrolled in regular-term classes at other HCC campuses.