; or (II) the national average unemployment rate is equal to or greater than 6.5 percent, but less than 7.5 percent, at any point in the fiscal or award year; and (ii) the State is not eligible for relief under tier III, IV, or V. (C) Tier III A State shall be eligible for relief under tier III for a fiscal or award year, as applicable, for which— (i) (I) the State average unemployment rate is equal to or greater than 7.5 percent, but less than 8.5 percent, at any point in the fiscal or award year; or (II) the national average unemployment rate is equal to or greater than 7.5 percent, but less than 8.5 percent, at any point in the fiscal or award year; and (ii) the State is not eligible for relief under tier IV or V. (D) Tier IV A State shall be eligible for relief under tier IV for a fiscal or award year, as applicable, for which— (i) (I) the State average unemployment rate is equal to or greater than 8.5 percent, but less than 9.5 percent, at any point in the fiscal or award year; or (II) the national average unemployment rate is equal to or greater than 8.5 percent, but less than 9.5 percent, at any point in the fiscal or award year; and (ii) the State is not eligible for relief under tier V. (E) Tier V A State shall be eligible for relief under tier V for a fiscal or award year, as applicable, for which— (i) the State average unemployment rate is equal to or greater than 9.5 percent at any point in the fiscal or award year