; (B) the fiscal year succeeding the fiscal year described in subparagraph (A); or (C) both such fiscal years. (c) State eligibility A State’s eligibility for relief under this section shall be determined as follows: (1) Tier I A State shall be eligible for relief under tier I for a fiscal year in which— (A) (i) the State was in an elevated unemployment period at any point in the fiscal year; or (ii) the Nation as a whole was in an elevated unemployment period at any point in the fiscal year; and (B) the State is not eligible for relief under any other tier. (2) Tier II A State shall be eligible for relief under tier II for a fiscal year in which— (A) (i) the State average unemployment rate was equal to or greater than 6.5 percent but less than 7.5 percent at any point in the fiscal year; 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 year; and (B) the State is not eligible for relief under tier III, IV, or V. (3) Tier III A State shall be eligible for relief under tier III for a fiscal year in which— (A) (i) the State average unemployment rate was equal to or greater than 7.5 percent but less than 8.5 percent at any point in the fiscal 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 year; and (B) the State is not eligible for relief under tier IV or V. (4) Tier IV A State shall be eligible for relief under tier IV for a fiscal year in which— (A) (i) the State average unemployment rate was equal to or greater than 8.5 percent but less than 9.5 percent at any point in the fiscal 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 year