; 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; and (B) the State is not eligible for relief under tier V. (5) Tier V A State shall be eligible for relief under tier V for a fiscal year in which— (A) the State average unemployment rate was equal to or greater than 9.5 percent at any point in the fiscal year