diff --git a/openedx/core/djangoapps/password_policy/compliance.py b/openedx/core/djangoapps/password_policy/compliance.py
index 0447060e1d..d3c187afb6 100644
--- a/openedx/core/djangoapps/password_policy/compliance.py
+++ b/openedx/core/djangoapps/password_policy/compliance.py
@@ -72,8 +72,8 @@ def enforce_compliance_on_login(user, password):
         raise NonCompliantPasswordException(
             _capitalize_first(_(
                 '{platform_name} now requires more complex passwords. Your current password does not meet the new '
-                'requirements. Change your password now using the "Forgot password?" link below to continue using the '
-                'site. Thank you for helping us keep your data safe.'
+                'requirements. A password reset e-mail has been sent to the address associated with this account.'
+                'Thank you for helping us keep your data safe.'
             ).format(
                 platform_name=settings.PLATFORM_NAME
             ))
@@ -83,7 +83,8 @@ def enforce_compliance_on_login(user, password):
             _capitalize_first(_(
                 '{platform_name} now requires more complex passwords. Your current password does not meet the new '
                 'requirements. You must change your password by {deadline} to be able to continue using the site. '
-                'A password reset e-mail has been sent to the address associated with this account.'
+                'To change your password, select the dropdown menu icon next to your username, then select "Account". '
+                'You can reset your password from this page. Thank you for helping us keep your data safe.'
             ).format(
                 platform_name=settings.PLATFORM_NAME,
                 deadline=strftime_localized(deadline, DEFAULT_SHORT_DATE_FORMAT)