diff --git a/src/registrar/templates/emails/status_change_rejected.txt b/src/registrar/templates/emails/status_change_rejected.txt
index 1b177573c..39953907a 100644
--- a/src/registrar/templates/emails/status_change_rejected.txt
+++ b/src/registrar/templates/emails/status_change_rejected.txt
@@ -1,32 +1,30 @@
{% autoescape off %}{# In a text file, we don't want to have HTML entities escaped #}
-Hi {{ application.submitter.first_name }}.
+Hi, {{ application.submitter.first_name }}.
Your .gov domain request has been rejected.
DOMAIN REQUESTED: {{ application.requested_domain.name }}
REQUEST RECEIVED ON: {{ application.submission_date|date }}
-REQUEST #: {{ application.id }}
STATUS: Rejected
-
-YOU CAN SUBMIT A NEW REQUEST
-
-The details of your request are included below. If your organization is eligible for a .gov
-domain and you meet our other requirements, you can submit a new request. Learn
-more about .gov domains .
-
-
-THANK YOU
-
-.Gov helps the public identify official, trusted information. Thank you for
-requesting a .gov domain.
-
----------------------------------------------------------------
-{% include 'emails/includes/application_summary.txt' %}
+YOU CAN SUBMIT A NEW REQUEST
+If your organization is eligible for a .gov domain and you meet our other requirements, you can submit a new request.
+
+Learn more about:
+- Eligibility for a .gov domain
+- Choosing a .gov domain name
+
+NEED ASSISTANCE?
+If you have questions about this domain request or need help choosing a new domain name, reply to this email.
+
+THANK YOU
+.Gov helps the public identify official, trusted information. Thank you for requesting a .gov domain.
+
----------------------------------------------------------------
The .gov team
Contact us:
-Visit
+Learn about .gov
{% endautoescape %}