University allowance (7)

I believe the answer is:

stipend

(Other definitions for stipend that I've seen before include "Fixed salary" , "Regular salary" , "Soldier's pay" , "minister's wages" , "Tips end badly in an emolument" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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